While my mother and I certainly were readers, I cannot say the same for my father. He would read the newspaper, sure. But reading a book was never his thing. And hey I am certainly not saying there is anything wrong with that. My husband is also not a big reader. Though I’d argue that comics are reading too.
Still this is a book blog and I thought it would be great to share some ideas to still promote reading to these fathers without pushing it on them too much. So here we go.
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Locke & Key by Joe Hill
Like I said, I think reading comics is reading. There is no reason to look down on someone for reading comics like I know some do. Comics offer us a great deal as well. So adding a graphic novel onto this list seemed like a great idea. It is a little violent in places but overal a good read and only 6 volumes long. Not a series they have to keep up with.
Donald Duck
Why yes, Donald. Here there are pockets being released of superhero Donald, detective Mickey or even Donald in history. I know they make great gifts for my husband who is also now a dad. So these can make great gifts.
The Philosopher’s Stone (Harry Potter 1) by J.K. Rowling (illustrated edition)
If you have a father who grew up with Harry Potter or even a father that might have caught onto this series later on in life, this is a great gift to them.
Book adaptions
While not a book it is still attached to it. If they aren’t a reader but you want to share the joy of a world with them this is always a great way to do it though perhaps not perfect. These days there are plenty of movies and tv shows inspired by books so there is a lot to choose from.
Give them the book that their favorite movie or tv show is based on
I wouldn’t start with A Game of Thrones but A Monster Calls illustrated is a perfect gift for those that did love the movie.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay by J.K. Rowling
Did they love the movie? This is a great gift for them then. A great way to relive the movie.
A book about their hobby
This is always a great way to entice them to read a book.
Graphic novels are great for non- readers sometimes. I know people why aren’t really into books but they’ll read a comic or GN. And book or TV- inspired stuff is always good as well…
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That they are. And yeah that is the up of all these movie- and tv adaptations It gets people looking at the original idea.
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Great ideas! My dad reads a bit, but not that much. But I like these ideas for both non-reading dads as non-reading friends and family in general š I totally tried the book about a hobby with my husband! He hasn’t suddenly become a reader (yet), but he was happy with the gift š
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True, they work that way as well. Haha as long as they are happy and we get to gift books. š
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I never understand why people say that reading graphic novels/manga/comics is not actually reading. Why? It’s the same with audiobooks. Just because you listened to it, doesn’t mean you didn’t read it. I just don’t get it.
Locke & Key sounds really interesting, I think that would actually make a great gift.
Great list!
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I know, right? Reading is reading.
It is a great read!
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Haha, mijn vake is ook geen lezer. De enige boeken die hij met plezier doorbladert zijn foto-albums en zijn postzegel-verzamelboeken.
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Haha postzegelalbums doorkijken vindt maarten ook leuk. š Maar mijn vader niet. Wel boeken over zijn woonplaats enzo.
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This is such a good idea! I especially like the idea of giving someone the movie adaptation of one of your favorite books, or the book from one of their favorite adaptations. Fortunately, I don’t have this problem with either of my parents, as they’re both readers, but I’m going to keep it in mind for the non-readers in my life!
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Yeah they are great gifts to give. You either know they already like it or it is something that is connected to you.
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I totally needed this post. My dad is not a reader.
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Hopefully you found a great gift. š
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Great suggestions! I think graphic novels are a great suggestion to anyone isn’t quite sure about picking up a full length novel
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True, and especially if the graphic novel isn’t very long.
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My dad is particularly interested in nonfiction, about antique trucks, WWII, biking, Teddy Roosevelt, classic Hollywood – those are some of his favorite topics.
Lauren @ Always Me
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Sounds like there are many books to be found about those topics.
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My dad used to love reading classics when he was young but now he only seems to read maps, timetables and books on trains š Great list btw!
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Haha at least he still does it. š
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Books on how to clean the house is what I would buy them. XD
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Haha I’m sure that would be much appreciated. š
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