Gift guide · The Bookish Dad

Gifts for Dad Who Loves Reading

For the dad with a book always on the go: original prints of the stories he loves, from Tolkien and Agatha Christie to Stephen King and Zafón.

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Shown in our best-selling Modern Minimalist style. Every print comes in six styles, unframed or framed.

And Then There Were NoneAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
A Room Of One's OwnVirginia Woolf
From £14.99+
The Shadow Of The WindCarlos Ruiz Zafón
From £14.99+
Lord Of The RingsJ.R.R. Tolkien
From £14.99+
NemesisAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
Fairy TaleStephen King
From £14.99+
Mirror Crack'd from Side to SideAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
A Caribbean MysteryAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
Travels with CharleyJohn Steinbeck
From £14.99+
Evil Under the SunAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
War and PeaceLeo Tolstoi
From £14.99+
Case-Book Of Sherlock HolmesArthur Conan Doyle
From £14.99+
A Murder is AnnouncedAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
The Name of the RoseUmberto Eco
From £14.99+
Fourth WingRebecca Yarros
From £14.99+
A Message to GarciaElbert Hubbard
From £14.99+
The Murder at the VicarageAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
Gone with the WindMargaret Mitchell
From £14.99+
Onyx StormRebecca Yarros
From £14.99+
After the FuneralAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
Curtain: Poirot's Last CaseAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
The HollowAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
The Body in the LibraryAgatha Christie
From £14.99+
The Mystery Of The Blue TrainAgatha Christie
From £14.99+

Why a book print is a good gift for Dad

Dads who read can be hard to buy for: they own the books already, and they rarely ask for anything. A print of a favourite novel is different. It's art for his study, office or hallway, and it shows you know what he loves. Every Blurby design is original artwork inspired by the story.

How to choose

Pick the book he still talks about. Tolkien fans will want The Lord of the Rings. For a mystery reader, Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None and Nemesis are classics. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón suits a dad who loves a book about books, and Stephen King's Fairy Tale is a modern favourite. Travel lovers may enjoy Steinbeck's Travels with Charley.

Size, frame and style tips

A3 framed in black or wood is a classic choice for a study or home office. A2 and A1 make a bigger statement in a living room. Each book comes in six styles, from illustrated scenes to clean Minimalist designs, and frames arrive ready to hang.

Making it a proper gift

Add a free gift note at checkout and it's printed on a card and packed with the poster. Brothers and sisters can club together for three prints, and any three get 20% off automatically. A5 prints start at £14.99, with free tracked delivery to the UK, US, Canada, Australia and the EU.

Questions gift buyers ask

What do you get a dad who loves reading?

A print of his favourite book is personal and easy to display. Tolkien, Agatha Christie and Stephen King are popular choices for dads.

Is this a good Father's Day gift?

Yes. Book prints work for Father's Day, birthdays and Christmas, with a free printed gift note.

Which size works for a study?

A3 framed is a good fit above a desk; A4 suits a bookshelf.

Can the family club together?

Yes. Any three prints get 20% off automatically, so a set of three is good value as a shared gift.