Dr No, The Folio Society
The book shelf will be shaping up nicely if you have already bought into this series of special edition Ian Fleming classics, which has previously delivered Casino Royale and From Russia With Love.
Millions hold the books, and movies, dear, but this collection is as classy as 007 himself. Sleek, sophisticated and with an air of mystery about it, fans will rediscover the charm of Bond all over again.
The Folio Society are dab hands at turning the world's greatest reads into limited, illustrated editions to treasure – they've been doing it fabulously well for seven decades.
Dr No, the third in the series, is another typically charming work of art.
Fay Dalton is the terrifically talented artist responsible for the seven images that help to stir the book into colour, and she has delivered the quite wonderful slipcase, featuring Honeychile Rider.
The book is bound in black cloth and retails at £34.95. This isn't 'just a book' it's an exceptional piece of craftsmanship that will wow any Bond devotee.
The name is Society. Folio Society. And if you treat your Dad to a copy this Father's Day, you'll be the hero of the day.
Get it: http://www.foliosociety.com/
The Hairy Dieters Go Veggie
Maybe Dad fancies himself as a chef extraordinaire on the quiet, or perhaps he's the guy capable of burning baked beans. It matters not which camp he falls into, because The Hairy Bikers are back with Go Veggie, a book boasting big, tasty recipes with minimum fuss that are ridiculously easy to execute.
Oh, and there's not a pork chop in sight, which is fabulous news for us meat-free moral types.
Si and Dave have assembled some sensational taste-explosions for you here, from curry's and burgers to dishes piling on the noodles and salads. And Dad needs to keep healthy too – so the bikers have made a meal out of low-cal recipes that will keep you fuller for longer, and keep the pounds off.
Pumpkin pancakes and spiced apple muffins are a winner. Before you hand it over though, steal a look at the recipe for chocolate beetroot cake and put your own culinary skills into play for Dad's big day. Because he's worth it.
10,000 Things You Need To Know
Dad reckons he always knows everything, and this book will give him more ammo for those household discussions!
It's the ultimate list book, with 100x100 subject areas, taking in the visual, literary and performing arts, history, society and philosophy, design and technology, science and nature and food and drink.
From great sporting moments to accounts of legendary chefs, this book that has it all.
As such, it's a beast of a tome and will keep his attention for hours and hours.
Each fact is neat and compact, easy to absorb and sure to see Dad raise a quizzical eyebrow every now and then.
And one fact that isn't in the book? 10,000 Things costs just £28, which is pretty remarkable
