Aside from a few percentages, most men would rather watch or play a game than read a book. From “It’s too long” to “I don’t want to,” the reason for a lack of interest in reading can be anything. Although it is such a pleasurable pastime, you can’t force someone who doesn’t want to read to read. Perhaps this is why books are the last things that come to mind when thinking of ideal masculine gifts.
It is not easy to buy books for someone who barely reads. Not only do you have to find a suitable genre for them, you also have to find a book that they really enjoy reading. Here are some book titles, suggested for those men who do not read and who reject books for the mere reason that they have no patience:
The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger
About: The teen angst and alienation of Holden Caulfield, who shares with readers his account of 24 hours spent in New York City. Here he realizes that adulthood is nothing more than a farce and he hopes to preserve the innocence of childhood when he grows up.
For whom: First published in 1951, The Catcher in the Rye is one of the most notable works of fiction of the 20th century. Originally intended for adult readers, the novel eventually found its way to a more suitable audience, young adults. It was they, and also many adults, who felt that they could recount the agonies of adolescence that the protagonists went through. Brilliantly crafted by Mr. Salinger, the realistic themes and characters make for a believable story for all.
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
About: Taken from Amazon.com, “Set in Italy during World War II, this is the story of the incomparable simulator bomber Yossarian, a hero who is furious that thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. their real problem isn’t the enemy, it’s their own military, which keeps increasing the number of missions men must fly to complete their service, in violation of Catch-22.”
For whom: Men, who are die-hard fans of action, war stories, logic, and black humor, would definitely treasure this book.
Short stories of Rabindranath Tagore by Rabindranath Tagore
About: Written sometime between 1891 and 1917 by Tagore, this book compiles sixteen of his short stories, portraying the varied human emotions as men and women grapple with the limits of contemporary Hindu society.
For whom: One of India’s greatest writers, poets, painters, and musicians, Tagore captures Indian life in all of his stories, and this is no different. He does not judge his stories and the readers have to draw their own conclusions. This book is undoubtedly for those who are touched by simple beauty, depth of understanding, and compassion.
Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children
About: “At the stroke of midnight…” on August 15, 1947 an independent India was born and also Saleem Sinai, the protagonist. He soon realizes that his time of birth has a direct connection to the event happening in post-independence India. He also realizes that he has telepathic powers, which connect him to thousands of other children born at midnight on August 15, 1947, and his special powers.
For whom: Full of magical realism, this book will instantly find interest in those who have developed a taste for historical fictions. Salman Rushdie’s vivid narrative method captivates the reader from start to finish.
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
About: Taken from Wikipedia, “Newspaper sports columnist Mitch Albom recounts his time with his 78-year-old sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz, at Brandeis University, who was dying of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) … The resulting book describes these fourteen meeting Tuesdays, supplemented with lectures and life experiences by Schwartz and interspersed with flashbacks and allusions to contemporary events.
For whom: It is for men of all ages who have forgotten the true meaning of life and how to live it.
If you’re an avid reader yourself, depriving loved ones who don’t read of the immeasurable satisfaction that comes from getting lost in stories doesn’t make you feel satisfied, does it? So, the next time you consider books too, as gifts for men, they’ll keep you glued to them all the way. The market is full of ‘page turns’, a term used for books, that are fast, easy to understand and active.
