We all have memories of seeing Dad in his favourite chair (because all Dads have a favourite chair, whether they will admit it or not) relaxed and enjoying a good book. It was usually a “True Crime”, “Sports biography” or a story about his favourite musician. For me, it was a gateway into the world of science fiction that we could share our thoughts on afterwards.
Father’s Day is only a stone’s throw away, and if you’re thinking about a present, it’s pretty likely he doesn’t have one of these new releases yet. And with “his eyes not being what they used to be,” it might be time to get your old man into a good audiobook. We’ve picked some beauties that are available as both hardcover and audio.
Highways and Byways By Jimmy Barnes
For fans of classic Aussie rock and compelling storytelling.
Jimmy Barnes, the award-winning author of the bestsellers Working Class Boy, Working Class Man, and Killing Time, is back with his latest release, Highways and Byways. Narrated by Barnes himself, this collection of vivid, heartfelt, and often larger-than-life tales takes listeners on a captivating journey through his extraordinary life. With charm, raw emotion, and a sprinkle of humour, these stories reveal the depth of one of Australia’s greatest artists. Audio – Book
Sonny Boy By Al Pacino
For admirers of iconic cinema and the enigmatic Al Pacino.
Sonny Boy is an unflinching memoir from the one and only Al Pacino, a man with nothing left to fear and no secrets left to hide. In this deeply personal account, Pacino reflects on his legendary career, the pivotal roles, transformative collaborations, and profound relationships that shaped his life. He also delves into the fraught dance between creativity and commerce at the highest levels of his craft. Narrated by Pacino himself, Sonny Boy is a candid, essential portrait of the actor—fully honest and deeply moving. Audio – Book
The Rising Sun By James Johnson
For those fascinated by the forces shaping 20th-century power.
Some empires crumble, others are rewritten. This blistering deep dive into Japan’s rise to power examines more than just military strategy. Ritual, propaganda, and a spiritualized obsession with “death before dishonor” fueled one of the most brutal and mythicized regimes of the 20th century. Narrated by Jason M. Palmer, this historical expose blends truth with gripping storytelling, unearthing the raw underpinnings of an empire driven by ideology as much as strategy. Audio – Book
The History Man By Malcolm Bradbury
Malcolm Bradbury’s disconcerting, provocative and savagely funny satire of academic life lit up the 1970s; intolerance, self-interest, marital fragility, tensions surrounding gender, sex and promiscuity, politics, power and radicalism… It was a book for then and it is one for now. The Audio version is narrated by Nicholas Boulton Audio – Book
The End Of The World As We Know It By Brian Keene
Afterword Christopher Golden
Foreword Stephen King – introduction
For Stephen King fans and lovers of visceral apocalyptic storytelling.
Stephen King invites listeners back into the haunting world of The Stand in this fully authorized anthology. Curated by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, the collection features brilliant new stories by some of today’s most visionary writers, delving into the moments during and after the events of The Stand. Narrated by Denrele Ojo and Sean Patrick Hopkins, these chilling, deeply human tales serve as an essential companion to King’s classic novel, delivering fresh perspectives while honoring its legacy. Audio – Books
So if you can’t decide, grab a copy from the local book store or grab a gift voucher so he can make the choice or you could even take a look at the Audible gift memberships which are pretty good value.
