Books for Your Coffee Table
If you want your coffee table to look fabulous and add a bit of sophistication or culture to your home, you need to know what books to have on your coffee table. Here are some suggestions:
Literary Classics
A few of the classic novels and plays often seen on coffee tables:
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
- Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
- The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Contemporary Bestsellers
Here are some refreshingly current titles that make eye-catching conversation pieces:
- Educated by Tara Westover
- The Outsider by Stephen King
- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
- The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Art Books and Coffee Table Books
For those who are not so keen on reading, art and coffee table books are the perfect items to decorate your coffee table. Examples include:
- The Secret Lives of Color
- Art Masters Series by Taschen
- The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch
- The Life of Picasso by John Richardson
Photography Books
High quality photography books with images from photographers around the world can make an excellent addition to your coffee table:
- The Moonbook by Michael Benson
- Elements of Landscape Photography by Knud Nielsen
- Double Take: Inspired by Africa by Dayanita Singh
- The Americans by Robert Frank
Coffee tables are often a place to show off your tastes and favorite books, so make sure you pick the right books to reflect your style. There are so many options available – have fun and get creative!
