A Mans Got to Have a Hobby is the first book by William McInnes, better known, perhaps, for his acting roles in Seachange and Blue Heelers. This book is a memoir of his father, Colin McInnes, and takes us back to the 70s on a battleaxe block in Queensland: cane toads, stubbies, backyard barbies, cricket and footy games. McInnes style makes for easy reading: there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments as well as a few that may move the reader to tears. The second half is perhaps a little slow, but this book is, nonetheless, a very enjoyable read.