6 Must-Have Coffee Table Books

Okay, okay so we’ve heard the term never judge a book by its cover but we’re putting that aside because we are loving these coffee table books right now.  Not only are they visually addictive, but they’re also a conversation starter for anyone that comes over and asks you what you’re reading right now!  

Whether you want to give one as a gift or save them all for yourself.  Here is a list of the Tribe’s favorite books available at the Trading Post, from finding your personal style to chasing your next adventure. 

1. The New Bohemians Handbook by Justina Blakeney 

Have you ever wanted to design the room of your dreams, but were too overwhelmed or didn’t know where to start?

What It’s All About: Well look no further, this book will help you create a vision for your space based off your routine and taste, then gives you manageable steps on how to accomplish it. 

Why We Love It: It is filled with bold vibrant colors and plenty of examples that will have you flipping through for inspiration.  After you finish you’ll be so confident that you’ll be calling your friends up and begging them to redo their apartment. 

2. Leaf Supply: A Guide to Keeping Happy Houseplants by Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan

We all love plants, but there are so many types and keeping them alive is a challenge in itself. 

What it’s All About: If you want your house to look like the Trading Post filled with a wildlife jungle this is your guide.  This book holds your hand through all the plant terminology including species and how to take care of them through and through.

Why We Love It: It’s whimsical and confirms our belief that plant people are happy people. 

3. Tales of Endearment: Modern Vintage Lovers and Their Extraordinary Wardrobes by Natalie Joos

Do you ever want to step up your style from simply ordinary to extraordinary?

What It’s All About: In this book each page gives a unique story about die hard vintage collectors.  This isn’t just a typical interview, each page is filled with artistic photographs of vintage style and a sneak peek inside each interview’s home from where they sleep to where they eat.

Why We Love It: Natalie Joos voice is very humorous and affirms your style is simply not just what you wear, but how you wear it! 

3. Crystal RX: Daily Rituals for Cultivating Calm, Achieving your Goals, and Rocking your Inner Gem Boss by Colleen McCann 

Have you ever been curious about crystals or just love looking at how pretty they are?

What It’s All About: Then dive right into this book, the author Colleen McCann started as a stylist in New York City and then found her calling through crystal reading.  In this book she walks you through understanding color psychology and each crystal’s specific energy.

Why We Love It: The book organizes each crystal into charts and has pictures and descriptions of each crystal.  After you read this you’ll be so obsessed you’ll be placing crystals every where and I mean everywhere; in your room, in your car, under your car and carrying them around in your purse. 

4. Denim: Street Style, Vintage, Obsession by Amy Leverton 

Need inspiration to take more style risks?

What It’s All About: Then this book is for you, Amy Leverton interviews CEOs to stylists to every fashionista in between to discuss their personal style and their addiction with denim.

Why We Love It: From the wears to tears, we still can’t believe how many different ways there are to wear denim.  After seeing all the photographs you’ll want your entire wardrobe to be denim on denim on denim. 

6.  The Road Trip Book: 1001 Drives of a Lifetime by Darryl Sleath and Charley Boorman 

Ever want to just hit the road and never come back?

What It’s All About: Well we’re giving you the excuse, this book contains the world’s most breathtaking drives.  This book gives you a history of the highway and description of the scenery, from the peak skyway summer trips on the coast of California to heading up north as leaves fall on the road to Vermont.

Why We Love It:This is the ultimate bucket list book that will have you bending the edges of the pages and marking off your next adventures.

xx

Tribe