Gifts for the Bookish Husband

26 Jan 2016

It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day is on it’s way, and the pressure is on to find the perfect gift for your significant other. We know it can be hard to find a gift that really shows someone how much you love them. If your husband loves to read, then a nice, new book that you know he will love is a great way to show that you care! Here’s a list of gifts for the bookish husband that we know he’ll enjoy.

Gifts for the Bookish Husband


Slow Fires

Justin Smillie and Kitty Greenwald

Release Date: November 3, 2015

Does your husband like to grill? Or maybe he wants to learn how to grill? This book goes through all the basic methods to grilling, and each recipe builds upon the techniques that were used before.

A Death in Sweden

Kevin Wignall

Release Date: January 1, 2016

This is a thrilling mystery novel about a former CIA operative who is hired to investigate a death in Sweden. It’s a perfect read for those who enjoy books by Vince Flynn or Lee Child.


Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates

Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger

Release Date: November 3, 2015

This non-fiction book tells the little known story of the Barbary Wars and how Thomas Jefferson helped guide America towards its future superpower status.

City on Fire

Garth Risk Hallberg

Release Date: October 13, 2015

This book takes place in 1976 in New York City, where a detective is trying to find out who committed a murder in Central Park on New Year’s Eve. All in all, it’s a story about love, betrayal, forgiveness, and what people need from each other to live.


Life Is Not an Accident: A Memoir of Reinvention

Jay Williams

January 26, 2016

For all the basketball fans out there, this memoir tells the story of how a former NBA player had to rebuild himself after a motorcycle accident that changed his life.

Pogue’s Basics: Life: Essential Tips and Shortcuts

David Pogue

Release Date: November 24, 2015

Life is hard sometimes. Luckily, this book is filled with tips and tricks to make life just a little bit easier. With more than 150 “life hacks”, you’ll probably want to either memorize this book or take it with you everywhere.


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Sarah Pannenberg