The best books for men to read right now

Strictly speaking, the best books for men to read are the same books that anyone should read. But what’s also true is that, particularly when it comes to fiction, men tend to need more of a steer than women because they buy way less of it.

Consider this list your shot at redemption. It’s chunky, yes, but for a reason: it takes in hot new(ish) releases and time-honoured classics; fiction and non-fiction; almost every genre and almost every topic. Music, memoir, history, essays, travel writing, and loads of novels – something (hopefully many things) here will definitely pique your interest.