"What can I get my dad for Father's Day?" - Martha, Charlestown

Sweet Sarah
We'll make this quick, Martha, because, well, you don't have a lot of time. Father's Day is on Sunday. Here are some ideas in several price ranges for several different kinds of dads.

For The Intellectual
"Saturday," by Ian Mcewan is an extremely well-written novel about a day in the life of a man (of a fatherly age) in London. It's a pleasure to read for anyone, smart dads included. $14.95 at www.amazon.com

For the Handsome Devil
A Lacoste pique polo is about as handsome, albeit preppy, as it gets. Our personal favorite is classic navy - so cute with khakis or jeans. $72 at www.saks.com

For the Movie Buff
Every man loves "The Godfather." But don't stop at The Godfather I, some would say that The Godfather II is the masterpiece. The DVD collection is available at www.amazon.com for $49.99. If that's old hat, try HBO's "Deadwood," an intense show with great dialogue about crime in corruption in South Dakota in the late 1800's. The Complete First Two Season, $129.95, at www.amazon.com

For the Music Man
Bruce Springsteen's latest album, "The Seeger Sessions," is a folksy, blue-grassy, highly enjoyable album that any dad with an appreciation for music would love. $12.98 at www.amazon.com