I like to keep table books out all the time, in the bedrooms, too. Gives guests something to look at while you aren't in the room and gives you ideas on your favorite subjects. It's also a good conversation starter!
More than 150 celebrities in photo detail for a coffee table book
Icons Hardcover Coffee Table Book
When you're home and feeling a little bit of wanderlust, flip it open and dream of the places calling your soul.
1,000 Places To See Before You Die
Beautifully curated collection of places and pictures where marathons and races have taken place
50 Places Series
A book for your table that not only adults will enjoy, but the kiddos will be entertained. Who knew farm animals could be so beautiful?
Farm Life: A Collection of Animal Portraits, (Hardcover)
I have a weird sense of humor. I see this sitting on my coffee table and my guests perusing it as I host. And then they can take all the tips and tell me how I could host better.
Eden Passante: Entertaining with Charm: A Modern Guide to Relaxed Gatherings
The author takes natural elements and shows you how to weave them into the design of your home.
Design by Nature
One of the great landscape photographers work in a beautiful book. Set it on your end table for inspiration for you and your guests.
Ansel Adams: Our National Parks book by Ansel Adams
David Yarrow is one of my favorite photographers. He concentrates on wild animals, normally in their natural environments. This one looks interesting.
David Yarrow: The Collection, (Hardcover)
An Insiders Guide to the Alps. From luxury hotels to privately run Boutique Inns. I love a good travel guide on my tables.
The Alps
Winter can be magical. Take a look at these beautiful home in winter wonderlands.
Winter Homes: Stylish Living for Cool Climates, (Hardcover)
Coffee Table Book that showcases five decades of the photographer’s love affair with Italy—from glamorous villas and seaside resorts to portraits of aristocrats, celebrities, and the stylish jet set.
Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita (Getty Images)
This is a gorgeous, story-style look at how Ralph Lauren built a whole world out of his taste. Have you ever seen his wood cabin?? If I could live there, I would be there now!
Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion
First of all, they had my attention at libraries. This just gives me a list of all the libraries I should visit in person. I love having this on my table.
Massimo Listri. The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries
Written by someone who knows about design and style, it really gives you ideas on how to decorate your own home. These are beautifully curated spaces.
Pacific Natural at Home
If I had to choose anywhere in the world to go, it would be the Mediterranean. This has some of the most beautiful hotels and inns in the region. I can't wait to get my hands on this.
Great Escapes Mediterranean. The Hotel Book
If you buy multiple of these tabletop books and you want to keep them together, get a beautiful set of Bookends to add to the decor. These are solid and heavy so my dog won't know them over!