Book Nook: 13 New Titles On Our Fall Reading List

Private Homes of Santa Barbara by Holly Lepere | Gibbs Smith
Holly Lepere’s companion to Private Gardens of Santa Barbara is an invitation into 12 distinctive homes in Santa Barbara’s exclusive neighborhoods.
Publication date: Oct 27, 2026

Brilliant: Unexpected Art from Everywhere edited by WePresent | Monacelli
Brilliant is a bold, visually rich celebration of today’s most exciting artists. Curated by WePresent, an award-winning digital arts and editorial platform telling unexpected stories of creativity from across the globe, many of these artworks have never before been published in print.
Publication date: October 21, 2026

Wild Comfort: Contemporary Homes in the Wilderness introduction by Jim Olson | Images Publishing
Wild Comfort showcases thirty exceptional residences in some of the world’s most breathtaking and unspoiled natural landscapes. Designed by leading architects, the houses range from minimalist cabins to luxury residences, each offering a place of refuge within the vast wilderness.
Publication date: September 15, 2026

Post Company: Character Studies by Lila Allen | Monacelli
For nearly 15 years, the award-winning multidisciplinary firm Post Company has redefined hospitality — and, increasingly, homes — with interiors that feel effortlessly lived-in, deeply crafted, and illuminated by a signature warmth. Post Company: Character Studies presents the full breadth of the studio’s work: best-in-class boutique hotels, impossibly elegant restaurants, and spectacular residences.
Publication date: September 30, 2026

High Vibe Design: Redefining Maximalism by Sasha Bikoff | Clarkson Potter
Embrace abundance in every room of the house with this unapologetically exuberant guide to maximalist decor from interior designer Sasha Bikoff, featuring stunning photographs of the fantastic and inspired homes she creates.
Publication date: October 13, 2026

On Artistry: Architecture and Interiors by Joan Craig | Rizzoli
Craig & Company’s debut monograph, On Artistry pulls back the curtain on the award-winning firm’s collaborative process, revealing how deep partnerships with a world-class roster of artists and artisans are the foundation of its work. 
Publication date: September 15, 2026

Fearless Design: Interiors from Pulp Design Studios by Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry | Gibbs Smith
From luxury new builds and refined New York residences to remote island retreats and jewel-box vacation homes, Pulp Design Studios’ work spans destinations, yet every interior shares the same DNA: fearless design, layered sophistication, and effortless livability.
Publication date: September 29, 2026

New Natural Living by Dominic Bradbury, Michaelis Boyd | Thames & Hudson
An architectural monograph on leading cross-Atlantic practice Michaelis Boyd’s largely residential projects focusing on the importance of connecting design to sustainability and the natural world.
Publication date: November 3, 2026

Us is More: INC Architecture & Design | Monacelli
The first monograph on New York-based firm INC Architecture & Design, celebrating twenty years of work that incorporates joy, utility, and craft.
Publication date: September 30, 2026

Home, Improved by Fariha Nasir | Abrams Books
Fariha Nasir, designer and creator of the Instagram sensation @pennies_for_a_fortune, helps you transform your everyday home into a cozy, beautifully decorated retreat with her easy renovation ideas and DIY room makeovers for every budget
Publication date: September 22, 2026

The Language of Home by Marc Kristal, Meyer Davis | Images Publishing
Offering a unique glimpse into the creative partnership of Will Meyer and Gray Davis, cofounders of the globally recognized architecture and design firm, this curated selection of Meyer Davis’s residential projects spans city penthouses, lakeside retreats, coastal sanctuaries, a Mexican villa, and a luxury yacht — each one reflecting intimacy, elegance, and individuality. 
Publication date: September 22, 2026

Quintessential Kitchens and Collaborations: Volume Three by Matthew Quinn
A compelling testimonial to the power of collaboration, designer Matthew Quinn’s third volume of Quintessential Kitchens and Collaborations depicts the sheer beauty, in both form and function, of what’s possible when partnering with the industry’s leading professionals, from architects to builders and others.
On sale now

French Country Cottage Seasons by Courtney Allison | Gibbs Smith
The fifth book from author and lifestyle influencer Courtney Allison, French Country Cottage Seasons is an inspirational guide for living, decorating, and entertaining throughout the year in ways that feel both attainable and meaningful.
Publication date: September 29, 2026

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