Books Every Southern Hostess Should Have on Her Coffee Table

by P. Gaye Tapp

BUY IT: $48, amazon.com

Peek into the homes of design icons from throughout the century in this coffee table book. It's easy to get lost in the photographs—and to borrow some of these ladies' ideas for your own interior designs.

by Christiane Lemieux

BUY IT: $40, amazon.com

In this coffee table book, elegance is the name of the game. With each page, Christiane Lemieux explores the art of fine interior design.

by Janie Molster

BUY IT: $43, amazon.com

Designer Janie Molster is no stranger to color, texture, and pattern. In her new book, she shares past projects with insight on how to achieve the perfect balance in any space.

by Louesa Roebuck and Sarah Lonsdale

BUY IT: $24, amazon.com

One flip through this lovely book will inspire you to gather your best vases and arrange something beautiful.

by Charlotte Moss

BUY IT: $45, amazon.com

Charlotte Moss brought together creatives from multiple professions to share what home means to them. The book sales benefit No Kid Hungry. 

by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns

BUY IT: $34, amazon.com

America's national parks take center stage in this stunning book exploring the history of the park system and its beloved places, including Acadia National Park, Denali National Park, and Everglades National Park.

by Andrew Howard

BUY IT: $40; amazon.com

Southern designer Andrew Howard finds the balance between high design and DIY in his new book all about achievable design.

by Grace Bonney

BUY IT: $17, amazon.com

You'll find inspiration on every page of this book, which is a timely and timeless compilation of interviews with entrepreneurs and artists from an array of fields.

by Ashley Whittaker

BUY IT: $45, amazon.com

Designer Ashley Whittaker is known for her beautiful spaces across the country. In her new book, she shares how homes can be beautiful but also lived in.

by Tim Flach and Lewis Blackwell

BUY IT: $52, amazon.com

Canines get their artistic due in this charming photographic celebration of our favorite four-legged friends.

by by Ken Pursley and Jacqueline Terrebonne

BUY IT: $55; amazon.com

Architects Ken Pursley and Craig Dixon share fifteen homes that each represent a distinct style: from mountain escapes to waterside retreats.

by Valerie Frasier Luesse and the Editors of Southern Living

BUY IT: $29, amazon.com

This hardcover celebration of the South includes road trips, memorable essays, stunning homes, and heirloom recipes from Southern Living.

by Cheryl Strayed

BUY IT: $11, amazon.com

While it's not solely designed for the coffee table, we think you'll want to keep this pocket-sized book close by. It's filled with wisdom from writer Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things).

by Courtney Whitmore with Phronsie Dial

BUY IT: $26, amazon.com

Keeping this book on your coffee table will ensure that party ideas are always within arm's reach, as it's filled cover to cover with hosting inspiration—and plenty of pizzazz.