What We’re Really Doing When We Give a Father a Book
A Father’s Day essay on why giving a dad a book is rarely just about reading — it is a small guess at who he is, what he loves, and the private life he may not show easily.
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Fatherhood reading lists
Reading lists about fatherhood from Books For People Who.
Books for Dads Who Want to Be More Present
Practical, thoughtful books for dads who want to be more attentive, playful, patient, emotionally available, and intentional in ordinary family life.
Books for People Who Want to Be a Better Dad Than Their Own Father Was
Practical, thoughtful books for fathers who want to break old patterns, become more present, and raise their children with more steadiness, repair, and emotional honesty.
Books for People Who Are Becoming Their Father
Funny, thoughtful books about fatherhood, masculinity, inheritance, ageing, family habits, and the alarming moment you realise you sound exactly like your dad.
Books for Dads Who Are Hard to Buy For
Father's Day book gifts for every kind of dad — including the one who says he doesn't need anything. A book for each type of dad, picked for the person, not the occasion.