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man book wanted for man who doesnt read

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mosschops30 · 14/12/2010 23:27

Would like to get dh a book for xmas. We have a child free holiday coming up and I will be reading loads.

Anyone got any ideas what I could get for him as a non reader currently

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mosschops30 · 15/12/2010 18:38

yes colditz I accept that but hes gonna be stuck with me away all week reading and thought he could have something to browse through rather than a serious read.

If I bought something he liked it would be a £900 board or a camera filter for about £350 so not really an option as a xmas pressie for holidays

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mosschops30 · 15/12/2010 18:36

Whats 'The Darwin Awards'?

Am I making a huge mistake buying a book for someone that never reads?

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colditz · 15/12/2010 18:36

If he doesn't choose to read as a hobby, you should respect that and get him something he WOULD like. He's not a 7 year old boy.

NorbertDentressangelOnTheTree · 15/12/2010 18:36

There are lots of biographies/autobiographies around

eg. a lot of current comedians if he's into comedy (Michael McIntyre, Jack Dee, Frankie Boyle) or someone like John Peel if he's into music.

FortiesCromarty · 15/12/2010 18:32

The Mortdecai Trilogy by Kyril Bonfiglioli, very funny enjoyed by all men I know who've read it.

Poshpaws · 15/12/2010 18:32

Is it 'Notes on a small island' or something similar?

Does he like funny facts type stuff? DH is the same and I bought him 'The Darwin Awards' books for Christmas.

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mosschops30 · 15/12/2010 18:24

Fringe is fantastic but on season 3 now i think so you'd have to catch up. This series is amazing.

haven is on its 1st series on Syfy, its a bit lame but harmless. Based on Stephen King's novel The colarado kid.

Thanks for the recommendation, will look into the Bill bryson (and can always read it myself if he doesnt)

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ChristmasTrulyReigns · 15/12/2010 12:16

Oh and what's Fringe and Haven?

DH and I like all the others, so you may be onto a winning recommendation for us.Xmas Grin

ChristmasTrulyReigns · 15/12/2010 12:14

I'd go for Bill Bryson - the one abput travelling round the UK. Sorry I can't remember what it's called.

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mosschops30 · 15/12/2010 12:12

He likes windsurfing and photography and works in construction (helping lol Hmm)

He likes Fringe/Lost/Haven/House/The Event on tv.

Does that narrow anything down?

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ItsKurriiiistmas · 15/12/2010 10:38

My DH is reads very little, (apart from scientific text books) but he does listen to audiobooks in the car on his MP3 player, so I usually get him those (last ones I think were Master and Commander and an Ian Rankin), - he also likes Bill Bryson, Terry Pratchett, and Douglas Adams.

UnquietDad · 14/12/2010 23:44

I have a friend who reads one book a year and the last one he liked was by Carl Hiassen.

Teela · 14/12/2010 23:43

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snice · 14/12/2010 23:39

QI book

ZacharyQuack · 14/12/2010 23:39

Bill Bryson

Plumm · 14/12/2010 23:39

Should add that DH didn't read much until I met him, we went on holiday and he read my James Bond books (he was already a JB film fan).

Plumm · 14/12/2010 23:37

James Bond

Conn Iggulden (sp)

Flashman books

James Ellroy

All quite different subjects but all enjoyed by DH.

Snorbs · 14/12/2010 23:34

What are his interests? Any particular TV programmes he likes?