Kindle the Joy of Reading: The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide

If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’re probably wondering what to buy your dad for Father’s Day. Do you go for something he wouldn’t normally buy himself, or something that might be useful? It’s tough to decide. But rest easy because, whether your dad has a flair for the technological or likes to keep things simple, you can’t go far wrong with one of our creative and thoughtful gift ideas. So sit back and give yourself a break. This article is going to be fun. Welcome to the world of gifts for the long haul, and one very special gift for the long-timers: the Kindle.

For the Tech-Savvy Dad: Latest Gadgets and Gizmos

Treat Him with a New Apple Device

Apple makes very few clunkers, so it’s almost impossible to go wrong here, with several models now on sale, and Apple is such a fashion statement that you can’t help but impress For the Touch: Quality sound in his earbuds with a pair of AirPods; or the iPad or Apple Watch, which keep him connected and look super chic.

Bulk Up His Home Gym

Is your dad looking get into shape or planning to? Adjustable dumbbells like the PowerBlock EXP could be just the ticket, and they’ll set him back a lot less than a gym membership too!

For the Dad Who Loves to Read: KINDLE to the Rescue

There can be no better gift than reading and there can be no better way to give it than by gifting your father a Kindle. Kindle is a slim and handy and multitasking reading device. It gives him access to a lot of books, audiobooks and magazines he may want to read. From Kindle Paperwhite to Kindle Scribe, there are many different Kindles available, some are only meant for reading and some are perfect for drawing and taking notes.

Kindle Unlimited: A Library at His Fingertips

Top off a new Kindle with a subscription to Kindle Unlimited for a perfect match. A million or so titles available for reading will appear at the press of a button.

When in Doubt, Go for Classics

Regular Books for the Traditionalist

For the dad who prefers the touch of paper, the gift of an anthology of current or classic novels is always welcome: the Dune saga for the sci-fi fan or the latest memoirs and non-fictions. Books never go out of style.

Bonding Time: Board Games Galore

Sure, he might enjoy a gift that he can enjoy all by himself, but what’s better than the opportunity to bond over a fun escapade together? Board games are a great opportunity to share a laugh, strategise and create memories that will last a lifetime. These board games would be a great choice for any dad, incorporating everything from the strategic depth of Catan to the wonders that lie on the rails of Ticket to Ride.

Unleash Creativity with LEGO

A LEGO set is the classic toy to get for the kid father, or the father who is forever the kid at heart, or the all-ages father who loves to build and tinker. Pick a theme: Star Wars, architecture, whatever your father digs – of course, fingers crossed that you’ll build it together, which would be an ideal Father’s Day activity.

Comfy and Stylish: Clothes That Speak to Him

Other time, what sometimes works great is just to comfort him and dress him well and stylish. The gift of clothing, from a gaming tee with his favourite games on the t-shirts to an awesome jacket which reads heavily on his sense of style.

Understanding Kindle: A Digital Library in Your Hands

Like a beacon for readers in a sea of Dad gifts, the Kindle shows you the way. It’s not just an e-reader. It’s a window to Babel and Babylon. With e-ink that’s easy on the eyes, waterproof models, and the potential to carry thousands of books in your pocket, Kindle has changed the reading game. All the classics, all the bestsellers – does your dad care? Does this gift help them study, or does it reignite their love affair with reading, enabling them to indulge their love of stories and knowledge at any convenient moment? A Kindle shows your support and offers Dad at his or her books in a new way, for a new century.

It could be a Kindle Pad or other techy gadget, a book that will become a family heirloom, a board game or LEGO set to promote family time, or a cloud toy … but, really, what makes the right gift is showing him that you are thinking of him on father’s day. Happy Father’s Day!