100% wool sweater since Midwestern winters are no joke, $90. Comes in seven colors, but this timeless brown feels like a heirloom.

Richard Powers’s buzzy new book, which the Guardian described as “an electrifyingly beautiful tale of tech and the ocean.” $28.

A tricked-out toaster to brighten his mornings and perfect his eggs-on-toast. $45.

Birdseed pinecones, so birds will hang out in his garden. $28.

Chocolate salami to make him laugh. $25.

Subscription to a weekly cooking newsletter, like the hilarious, talented Amateur Gourmet, whom I describe as the modern-day Nora Ephron, $50/year.

A framed photo of his beloved grandkids, who are growing up too quickly. From $40.

The yoyo that people rave about on Reddit, $13, so he can goof around with said grandkids.

Puzzles of New Yorker covers, from $15. (So many good ones!)

The best-smelling soap, truly. $9.

Sweater stone to make his wardrobe look great (and one for yourself, too!), $17.

A walk to a neighborhood spot, just the two of you, for a burger and a chat, since that’s all he really wants anyway.

P.S. The 2023 gift guide for dads, the 2022 gift guide for dads and the 2021 gift guide for dads. Plus, the 2024 gift guide so far.

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