{"id":169224,"date":"2022-08-24T14:31:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T04:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/?p=169224"},"modified":"2022-09-21T09:23:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T23:23:28","slug":"fathers-day-gifts-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/2022\/08\/24\/fathers-day-gifts-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"What to get Dad this Father’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We’ve made gifting easy with our curated Gift Guide.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It’s the age old question: What will you give Dad for Father’s Day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, really, half the battle is finding out what he actually wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know all dads are different, so the Booktopia team have rounded up our top recommendations for you below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For the superhero dad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cobalt Blue by Matthew Reilly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new and surprising superhero story from the bestselling creator of Scarecrow and Jack West. You can’t go wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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For the wine enthusiast dad who has a cellar, decanter or loves a good drop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Halliday Wine Companion 2023 by Halliday James<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quite simply, this is the newest essential guide for drinkers of Australian wine. The legendary winemaker and critic has been the most trusted name in the industry for almost 40 years, and this companion offers the final word in what to drink next. Drink responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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For Dad from the kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bluey: Perfect by Bluey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluey and Bingo learn valuable lessons about perfection while making cards for Dad. This gorgeous hardback book has a special wipe-clean card for drawing, making it the perfect personal gift from little ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Daddy’s Embarrassing Exploding Farty Shorts by Ed Kavalee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unsurprisingly, this book involves big smells \u2026 farty faces \u2026 and the untimely demise of Daddy’s very embarrassing shorts. Perfect for funny dads, paired with a whoopee cushion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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For nostalgic dads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Happy As by Larry Emdur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Told with wit and warmth, Happy As charts Larry\u2019s career as a professional show-off, from the less-than-impressed prize winners on popular game shows to living by his dad\u2019s simple rule \u2018Be nice to everyone\u2019. This life-affirming memoir will make Dad smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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For thrill-seeker dads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham (the new Cyrus Haven novel)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new thriller by the number-one bestselling and award-winning master of crime is bound to keep Dad feeling goosebumps for days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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For dads who love sport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dad will love the true story of Eddie Betts, as he rose from a legacy of family tragedy to become an AFL legend. It’s also Booktopia’s Book of the Month for August, so don’t miss out on this special read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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For dads who cook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More Fish, More Veg by Tom Walton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renowned recipe writer and chef Tom Walton can help Dad add simple techniques to his toolbelt such as ‘fish in a bag’, barbecuing, crumbing and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Whatever you do, don’t get dad only socks and undies this Father’s Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, we’ve made Father’s Day gifting SO easy with our curated Gift Guide<\/a>.<\/strong> If you’re after gifts under $25, click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your chance to win<\/strong> – Order any book from the Father’s Day Top Picks<\/a> by August 26th for your chance to win a 1 of 3 $200 Booktopia Gift Certificates.* <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Ts & Cs apply<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While we wish to recognise the hard work dads do, we acknowledge those who are no longer with us and think of them and their loved ones at this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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