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Books For Dad, Mum, Men & Women

DadShop is not your average gift shop. We've hand-picked a range of hard-to-find books you won't stumble across at the supermarket or the airport newsagency — titles that are actually worth giving. Whether you're shopping for books for dad, books for mum, a grandparent, or someone who claims they don't read, there's something here that'll hit the mark.

Books for Men

From the bloke who runs the BBQ like it's a religion to the dad who thinks his golf swing is better than it is — we've got books that speak his language. These aren't generic bookshop picks. They're the kind of titles that get left in the bathroom, picked up between ads, or given as a gift and actually used.

BBQ & Cooking

The Aussie BBQ Bible, The Great Aussie Barbecue Cookbook, and License to Grill — for the bloke who takes his Sunday cook-up very seriously and would like everyone to know it.

Golf

The Little Book of Golf, Golf Jokes, and 501 Excuses for a Bad Golf Shot — ideal for the golfer who needs either inspiration or a very solid alibi for what happened on the 9th hole.

Beer & Whisky

The Little Book of Whisky and Beer O'Clock: Craft, Cask and Culture, pair any of these with a good pour, and you've got a gift that sorts itself out.

Dad Humour & Toilet Humour

Emergency Dad Jokes & 52 Things To Do While You Poo. Just open anywhere and let the chaos begin.

Fishing & Outdoors

The Waterproof Fishing Notebook goes where the fish are — yes, actually waterproof. Pair it with The Little Book of Fishing for the bloke who lives for a weekend at the dam.

Retirement

The Retirement Handbook, and 52 Things To Do While You Poo – The Retirement Edition — because after 40 years of work, he deserves a laugh and a good long sit down.

Books for Women

From fill-in keepsakes that capture a mum's story in her own words, to bold titles for the woman who takes no nonsense, the women's range at DadShop covers both ends of the spectrum. These are the books she'd actually want, not the ones that end up in the donate pile.

Fill-In & Keepsake Books

You give it to her blank — she fills it in over time, capturing memories, answering prompts, telling her story in her own words. Why You're So Amazing, Dear Mum From You To Me, & My Mum In Her Own Words, as meaningful to give as they are to receive.

Bold & Empowering

For the woman who calls it as she sees it. The Book for Badass Women, Zero F*cks Given, How to Give Zero F**ks, and Emergency Affirmations for Exceptionally Stupid Days — sharp, funny, and exactly what she'd pick up herself.

Not Sure What Type of Book to Buy? Here's How They Work

Not all books are 400 pages of commitment. DadShop stocks several different formats — and knowing the difference makes choosing the right one a lot easier, especially if the person you're buying for isn't exactly curled up with a novel every night.

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Fill-In Books

You give it to them blank — they fill it in with memories, answers, and stories over time. Titles like Dear Dad From You To Me and Why You're So Amazing, Mum guide the writer through prompts the whole way, so there's never a blank stare at a blank page. One of the most personal gift formats we stock. Browse the full range in Guided Journals.

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Joke & Humour Books

No plot, no chapters, no commitment. Built to be dipped into on the loo, in the car, or between ads. 52 Things To Do While You Poo, Emergency Dad Jokes, 100 Fartastic Facts & Jokes — perfect for people who "don't really read" because honestly, these don't really count as reading. See the full selection in Humour.

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The Little Book Series

Pocket-sized, interest-led, and readable in an afternoon. Each one is built around a specific passion — whisky, golf, gin, BBQ, fishing, coffee. If you know what he or she is into, there's probably a Little Book for it. These sit perfectly in our Gift Books range and pair brilliantly with a related gift.

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Journals & Diaries

Themed writing formats with structure built in. The Waterproof Fishing Notebook goes on the boat. The Creativity Journal sits on the desk. A Tiny Sex Diary goes... wherever it goes. Unlike a blank notebook, these have enough guidance to make starting easy. Find them in Notebooks & Journals.

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Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

Not quite a book — better described as a deck. Card-format fun like 100 Ways To Open A Beer, Brain Training While You Poo, and the 30 Day Challenge boxes are interactive and participation-based. Great for people who want something to do rather than something to read. Browse the full range in Jokes & Fun Fact Cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are good books to buy as a gift for a man?

Match the format to the person. If he loves the BBQ, go for The Aussie BBQ Bible or The Little Book of Whisky. If he's more of a laugh-over-a-beer type, Emergency Dad Jokes or 52 Things To Do While You Poo are reliable picks. For golfers, 501 Excuses for a Bad Golf Shot lands every time. The key is interest first, format second.

What books work for someone who doesn't read much?

Skip the novels. Joke books, Little Books, and activity formats are made for non-readers — they're designed to be dipped into, not finished. 52 Things To Do While You Poo, Emergency Dad Jokes, and the 100 Jokes series are all short-form, low-commitment, and genuinely funny. They'll sit on the bedside table and actually get picked up.

What's a fill-in book and how does it work as a gift?

A fill-in book is one where the recipient does the writing. You give it to them, and they complete prompts, answer questions, or fill in memories over time. Titles like Dear Dad From You To Me and Why You're So Amazing, Mum are structured so the writer is guided the whole way through — no blank pages, no pressure. It's one of the most personal gift formats we stock.

What's the difference between a journal and a fill-in book?

A fill-in book has specific structured prompts — sentences to complete, questions to answer, blanks to fill. A journal is more open-ended, giving the writer a guided but freer space. Fill-in books work better for people who'd otherwise stare at a blank page. Journals like the Waterproof Fishing Notebook or Creativity Journal are themed and structured enough to make starting easy.

Do you have funny books for dads?

Plenty. From Emergency Dad Jokes and the entire 52 Things To Do While You Poo series to 100 Fartastic Facts & Jokes and Brain Training While You Poo — we've got the full spectrum from mildly cheeky to genuinely revolting (in the best way). Most are short-form, so they work even for dads who haven't read a book since school.