The present pandemic means that many of us will be unable to visit with our paterfamiliases — that is, our fathers — this Father’s Day. But don’t fret: many fathers have proven themselves capable of handling conversations via Zoom or Skype or even Facetime, and if that doesn’t work, there is always the telephone.

Beyond that, you might ease the pain of separation with a thoughtful gift, and that’s where we come in. With novels, memoirs, art books, histories, poetry, true crime, self-help, and so much more, there’s sure to be something to please your papa (or grandpapa; let’s not forget him).

We’ve assembled a curated list of 40 hand-picked selections just for Father’s Day, with books sure to please readers of all types and tastes. Amongst our many offerings you’ll find riveting true stories of Canadian sports legends; beautiful photographic elegies to our shared past; acclaimed novels that explore historic events, family dynamics, and cowboy bank robberies; and even tales of that old standby of fathers everywhere, the joys of fishing.

Use our special code DAD20, and we will deliver your Father’s Day gifts directly to his door. To sweeten the deal — and who doesn’t enjoy a good deal? — we’ll cover the Canadian shipping costs on orders of $25 or more.

So please, take a moment both for yourself and your father to peruse our shelves for that perfect gift. And keep an eye on this blog for Father’s Day stories from many of our authors. You won’t be disappointed.