You've already bought them the socks, the barbeque tools, the steak knives, the homebrews and football scarves. If you've utterly run out of ideas for Father's Day gifts this year, maybe have a browse of our recommendations below for gifts that might be just a little bit left-of-centre from their niche interests. It might even open up a whole new avenue for the future.

For the homebrewer, get them Not Just Jam by Matthew Evans

Matthew Evans is a chef, food activist, and the host of the SBS series Gourmet Farmer. His most recent book Not Just Jam offers more than 90 modern recipes for jams, jellies, pickles, curds, sauces and more. At its heart, this deliciously contemporary take on the ancient art of preserving is all about harnessing the harvest, making real food from scratch and feeling great about what you feed those you love. Plus, bonus, you don't need any fancy equipment.

For the sports fanatic, get them The Good Fight by Harry Garside

In The Good Fight, Harry Garside, Australia’s ballet dancing boxing star, offers a raw and unfiltered account of his journey through sport, unexpected challenges and personal growth. Through personal anecdotes and some touches of his own heartfelt poetry, Garside invites readers to see beyond the stereotypes, offering a nuanced exploration of identity, resilience, failing forward and the pursuit of authenticity.

For the history buff, get them Repeat by Dennis Glover

In this urgent and altogether persuasive book, Dennis Glover retells the story of the years between the first and second world wars and draws a series of lessons for our contemporary world from unfolding events and the unheeded omens of those who spoke out but were ignored.

For the woodworker, get them Linocut by Nick Morley

Nick Morley is a seasoned expert at guiding aspiring printmakers through their first projects, and this accessible book distils his knowledge into friendly step-by-step projects, each chosen to demonstrate a particular skill, accompanied by easy templates, and illustrated with clear photography.

For the pitmaster, get them Gennaro's Verdure by Gennaro Contaldo

Sure barbequeing a huge slab of meat over an open flame is heroic in a dangerous kind of way, but have you ever tried slicing beetroot with a mandoline? In Gennaro’s Verdure, beloved Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo transforms humble vegetables from side dish material into the hero of the plate, using punchy flavours from staple ingredients.

For the person who persists in wearing holey sweaters, get them Visible Mending by Arounna Khounnoraj

Covering 12 core techniques, 10 key stitches and 3 projects, Visible Mending explores why we should mend and how to mend a variety of different fabrics. Demystifying the mending techniques through a directory of stitches and clear step-by-steps, this book is an essential guide to repairing, reusing and renewing the clothes you love.

For the person who is obsessed with their lawn, get them Visionary: Gardens and Landscapes for our Future by Claire Takacs, Giacomo Guzzon

In Visionary: Gardens and Landscapes for our Future, photographer Claire Takacs and landscape architect Giacomo Guzzon introduce stunning private and public gardens from around the world that have addressed both sustainability and climate change with outstanding results. Featuring more than 80 gardens from across the globe, this beautiful book is guaranteed to inspire you with the new ways garden and landscape designers are thinking about planting and garden design that looks to the future.

For the person who always says they just want socks, get them The Sock Project by Summer Lee

With designs that feature the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up, The Sock Project is a book for every crafter: beginners who want to learn, knitters who want to improve their sock skills, and anyone who wants to fill their knitting needles-and sock drawers-with jazzy colors and new designs.

(Or, just get them a great pair of socks! We have an excellent selection on offer here)