You could select from the vast range of storybooks, workbooks, arts and hobby books or even simple picture books that could keep the children happy.

Men like books on fiction and books that relate to their professions and interests. Novels of crime fiction and political fiction are also big hits with them. Travel guides and general DIY guides also work well for them. In fact, you will find that men like to read on a much vaster range of subjects than women or children; hence, shopping for them is relatively easier.

However, what do you do if the person doesn’t like reading? Even then, books could work. You have to select a book that could be a handy reference book. These books are not meant to be read from cover to cover, but they do give great information to people about things that they are interested in.

Suppose that a person is a computer enthusiast but does not like reading. You could give this person a useful troubleshooting book on computers which would be really appreciated. The person won’t read the book from first page to the last but would definitely use it when needed.

Thus, you can see that it is always possible to gift books, and to everyone. The next time you have an opportunity to give someone a gift, do not shoot this idea!