A staple in Christmas stockings all over the land, a Christmas book or two. Whether they’re an avid reader or not, there’s always tons of new reading material available for the men in our life come the festive season. Even for my non-reading dad.

Finding gifts for men can vary in difficulty depending on their interests, personality, voracious reading habits and preferences. Some men may have specific hobbies or passions that make gift-giving that tinsy bit easier, while others might be more challenging to shop for. That’s you dad!

Sports fans are the best. There’s always a plethora of biographies and autobiographies bursting off the shelves this time of year.

Footie their passion? Surely a book any football fanatic will want to read is How To Win the Premier League, something they’re obsessed with from the first match of the season, right until the final whistle blows, through the transfer windows and beyond. 

The Premier: Big Business and Great Football explores the history and evolution of the world's most popular football league. Discover the curiosities and stand-out moments of the greatest Premier League clubs as well as fascinating stories of the owners, managers, players, fans and chroniclers who have lit up England's top-flight league for 30-plus unforgettable years.

Formula 1 Super Fan? In Grand Prix by Will Buxton you'll find a thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Netflix’s breakout series Formula 1: Drive to Survive.

Cycling aficionado? You could do no better than the winner of the Sports Book Awards 2024 Cycling Book of the Year 1923 by Ned Boulting. Compelling reading, whether a cycling nut or not. This is a once-in-a-century book and a worthy award winner.

Golf has always been a popular sport, but in recent years, it has been gaining popularity with younger crowds, becoming an enjoyable hobby for many. The Golf Bucket List will introduce both seasoned golfers and young newcomers to new ways to enjoy the game, from tips to improve your golf swing to ideas for crossing ultimate bucket list items like attending the PGA Championship or the US Open. 

If you're looking for something a little more creative, we highly recommend The Accidental Artist by the much-loved Billy Connelly. Bringing together the best of Billy's drawings with a selection of his most beloved stories, it is a joyful collision of colour, creativity and storytelling, and an exhilarating new portrait of Billy's extraordinary life.

DIY his thing? In Restore, his first book, The Repair Shop's resident woodworking expert Will Kirk takes you on an inspirational tour of the elements of wood care and restoration, from basic principles and quick fixes around the home to larger projects. 

For fans of the big or little screen, there are some cracking books to keep them sated this Christmas. Stars of the big screen don't come much bigger than Al Pacino and Sonny Boy is his incredible and revelatory autobiography. David Jason delivers This Time Next Year - the brand new, inspirational autobiography from the Only Fools and Horses star and national treasure. And in his first memoir, beloved comedian Bill Bailey shares stories of his life - and the animals he's met along the way in My Animals and Other Animals.

Budding chef? There are plenty of foodie offerings this festive season from Jamie Oliver with Simply Jamie, Supper with Charlie Bigham and Nigel Slater's A Thousand Feasts. 

Music buff? Never by Rick Astley and A Thousand Threads by Neneh Cherry will take you crashing back to the 80s.

Just this week we had Super Thursday where 1900 books were published on 10th October, including a Rebus from Ian Rankin - Midnight and Blue, a memoir from Miranda Hart and Boris Johnson's memoir Unleashed which recounts his time in power, from London Mayor to PM.

We've also shared some of our recent fiction reads right across the genres for you here so that whatever their reading preferences, there's something here for everyone. Don't forget to share a few hints to keep your reading pile topped up too! Dive into our Christmas pages for inspiration.