I don't think you should feel like you have to. He might appreciate it but he'd likely also understand that it's not really a book you would be super interested in. If you wanted to make him happy you could read just the ones about his favorite insects and talk to him about stuff you learned from that part of the book but that's optional.
notmakingtherapture t1_iyahj14 wrote
Reply to My dad dedicated his book to me. Should I read it even though it's not my cup of tea? by Rinoalbering
I don't think you should feel like you have to. He might appreciate it but he'd likely also understand that it's not really a book you would be super interested in. If you wanted to make him happy you could read just the ones about his favorite insects and talk to him about stuff you learned from that part of the book but that's optional.