Book Nook: 8 New Books To Check Out This Fall

Keep your fall reading list fresh with these must-read titles, as seen in aspire design and home magazine’s Autumn 2023 issue.

Living Upriver: Artful Homes, Idyllic Lives by Barbara De Vries | Rizzoli
Explore the rural homes and lifestyles of modern creatives who have left city dwelling for working remotely and living simply and sustainably.

Evoke: Nina Magon by Nina Magon with Jill Sieracki | Monacelli
The first monograph of interior designer Nina Magon, featuring the glamorous spaces that have made her sought-after by jet-set clientele.

Behind the Blue Door: A Maximalist Mantra by John Demsey written by Alina Cho; photography by Douglas Friedman | Vendome
The decor of entrepreneur John Demsey’s six-story townhouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, an explosion of color, pattern, and art.

Italy by Ingredient: Artisanal Foods / Modern Recipes by Viola Buitoni; photography by Molly Decoudreaux | Rizzoli
A fresh approach to Italian cuisine through its most iconic ingredients, presented by Italian-born cooking instructor Viola Buitoni.

Modern Beyond Style and the Pursuit of Beauty: Booth Hansen and the Architecture of Laurence Booth by Jay Pridmore | Chicago Seven Press and Steel Bridge Editions
Modern Beyond Style provides a window into the creative process as one architect sought to renew modern design by freeing it from stylistic rigidity.

Concrete Jungle: Tropical Architecture and its Surprising Origins | Gestalten
Based on the concepts of Modernist style and Bauhaus aesthetics, tropical countries like Brazil or Mexico have developed their highly unique visions of an international style and architecture that is both timeless and desirable, which continues to be highly influential around the globe.

The Meaningful Modern Home: Soulful Architecture and Interiors by Celeste Robbins with Jacqueline Terrebonne | Monacell
An inspiring collection of contemporary homes by architect Celeste Robbins, principal of Robbins Architecture, whose modern designs are imbued with warmth, comfort, and a deep sense of place.

Jake Arnold: Redefining Comfort | Rizzoli
The first book from a rising star of the interior design world, whose signature style has earned him celebrity clientele, coveted design collaborations, and a place on the AD100 list.

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