Father’s Day falls on 21 June 2026, and if the usual suspects – ties, wallets, mugs – feel uninspired, there are practical picks from Rakuten Kobo and Bosch worth considering this year, covering everything from immersive reading to home efficiency.

For the reading dad: Kobo eReaders and accessories

Kobo is pitching its eReader range as a gift for dads who rarely carve out time for the stories and ideas they actually want to engage with. Three models and an accessory stand out for Singapore gift-givers.

• Kobo Libra Colour: A 7″ colour E Ink display with physical page-turn buttons, glare-free reading, waterproof protection, Bluetooth, and 32GB storage. Compatible with the Kobo Stylus 2, making it the pick for dads who annotate passages, highlight lines, or keep digital notes alongside their reading.
• Kobo Clara Colour: Compact everyday companion with a colour E Ink display, ComfortLight PRO, Dark Mode, waterproof build, and 16GB storage. Built for commuters and dads who read in short bursts across meetings, flights, and downtime.
• Kobo Clara BW: The no-frills option — a clean black-and-white E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen, ComfortLight PRO, Dark Mode, waterproof protection, 16GB storage, and weeks of battery life. For the dad who just wants a good book and no distractions.
• Kobo Stylus 2: Pairs with the Libra Colour for note-taking, journalling, planning, and annotating eBooks or PDFs. Comes with a highlighter button, built-in eraser, USB-C charging, colour mark-up support, and notebook templates.

Kobo also pairs reader types with eBook picks: Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary for the sci-fi dad, James Clear’s Atomic Habits for big-ideas types, Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s Before the Coffee Gets Cold for the dad who needs to unwind, Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie for the reflective one, and Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist for the travel lover. Prices and stockists are available on Kobo’s official Singapore page.

For the hands-on dad: Bosch home appliances

Bosch’s 2026 Father’s Day guide targets the dad who takes quiet pride in running a tight household. Four products cover different corners of that brief.

• Series 2 Fully Automatic Coffee Machine TIG20301 ($2,099): Freshly ground beans, customisable strength via the AromaSelect system, and one-touch cleaning. For the dad who considers the cafe queue an avoidable inconvenience.
• Series 2 VitaPower Blender MMB2111M ($229): A 40,000-rpm motor with ProEdge stainless-steel blades and a Tritan ToGo bottle that is shatter-resistant and dishwasher-safe. For the dad on a wellness track.
• Unlimited 10 Cordless Vacuum BCS1051POW ($1,599): Swappable battery system, lightweight frame, powerful suction across hard floors and carpets, and a slim frame that slides under sofas. No cord, no interruptions.
• Series 4 Free-Standing Dishwasher SMS4IMW62Q ($1,999): Large capacity, flexible basket system for pots and glassware alike, and EcoSilence Drive technology for quiet, energy-efficient operation. For the dad who quietly handles the after-dinner cleanup.

Both brands are available through their respective Singapore storefronts ahead of the 21 June date.