Father’s Day Gift Guide: Dads Who Read
If you need gift ideas for Father’s Day and the dad in your life is a reader, you’re guaranteed to find an idea he’ll love on this list!
I rounded up a wide variety of options from Etsy, so you can support small businesses while giving your dad / husband / brother a thoughtful gift. I tried to include the majority of shops located in the US so you can find products made locally.
This bookish gift guide features a variety of items from popular books and fandoms! There are more general gifts for any reader at the beginning of the post and then a few specific, unique items for fans of certain popular series like Lord of the Rings at the end!
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Father’s Day Gift Guide For Dad’s Who Read
Hanging “Books Read” Counter
The first gift on this list is great for any type of reader! So, it’s particularly helpful if you don’t know exactly what type of books they’ve read or what genres they like the most. I’ve never seen anything like it before, but it’s a subtle addition to any bookshelf that offers a classy way to track the number of books read during the year. Many readers keep track of their number of books read on Goodreads or an apps, so I like this option as a physical way to see progress throughout the year.
The item includes the sign, adhesive connectors to attach the sign to a bookshelf, desk, or any other surface, and the number tiles! Plus, there are a variety of color options, so you can pick the one that the dad in your life will love the most. | Buy From Etsy (Made in the USA)
Leather Book Sleeve
Book sleeves have taken over the world of readers as we’ve discovered how easy it is to slip our books in one of these to keep them safe. Usually though, the designs are geared more towards female readers, with lots of adorable designs and bright colors. So, I was thrilled to find this leather option! I bought one of these for my husband and he uses it every time he travels to keep his books safe!
From this specific listing, the A4 size is best to hold the most common book sizes. I didn’t add personalization to his, but it is an option at this shop if you’d like! These book sleeves just look so cool and they do a fantastic job protecting his books at all times. | Buy From Etsy
Book Cover Design Mug
Similarly to book sleeves, whenever you search for bookish mugs, you’ll find lots of “cutesy” designs, so these book cover mugs felt like a rare option that would be perfect for men! There are a TON of book covers to choose from, including a variety of vintage looking classic book covers that look incredible. I personally like that the design covers the entirety of the mug, setting them apart from other designs that may just have a saying or small design. | Buy From Etsy (Made in the USA)
Personalized Book Embosser
This is a popular item on all of my bookish gift guides, since it’s a unique way to personalize your own collection of books! This embosser has thousands of five star reviews and it features a variety of customizations. I love the classy gold option for this Father’s Day gift guide.
Although it’s a fun novelty item for any reader, it’s particularly helpful for anyone who likes to lend out their books! With the embossed initials or name, the borrower will always remember who loaned it to them, making sure the books get returned to the right person! I also think this accessory would like good sitting out on a desk or on a bookshelf. | Buy From Etsy (Made in the USA)
Book Organizer
I could honestly use one of these myself! I love the idea of this book organizer. It’s designed to hold the page in your current read plus store a few “next up” titles. The wood design would look great in any room and is perfect as a gift for men. You can also customize the design to say “Now Reading” or the recipient’s name. | Buy From Etsy
Sword Bookmark
If your guy is a fantasy reader, this sword bookmark would be perfect for him!! I think this is such a clever idea and would make a really unique gift for fans of the fantasy genre. A pack of 3 is only $12 and even includes three different designs. I’m normally not a fan of bookmarks (and tend to use anything I find in my house instead of an actual bookmark), but these are too cool not to use! | Buy From Etsy (Made in the USA)
Bookish Prints
Adding a bookish art print is a great way to spruce up any office or library in the house. I found this literary world map that shows book titles in the different countries where they’re set. I also found this moody set of genre prints, showing artsy representations of various genres including Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror, Adventure and more. These are a digital download so you can print them from any office supply store or online printer and frame them yourself!
I also found this shop that sells book cover prints, featuring not only classic book covers but more recent fiction as well! There are selections such as A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune, and The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. The designs are simple but gorgeous. They’re offering a deal for Buy 2 Get 1 FREE so you can grab 3 prints for a great price and not have to worry about printing them. I honestly may buy some for myself!! | Buy From Etsy
Lord of the Rings Cutting Board
If the man in your life is a Lord of the Rings fan, this cutting board featuring the Hobbit’s list of mealtimes is perfect who anyone who loves to eat! There are endless LoTR gifts on Etsy, but I thought this option was clever AND useful! | Buy From Etsy (Made in the USA)