Books & Gifts

This book promises an opportunity for self-reflection and lasting change, by getting to the bottom of why we've accumulated too much stuff in the first place, therefore allowing us to transform our lives. Professional decluttering and design team Cary and Kyle of New Minimalism will take you through every step, from assessing your emotional relationship to your stuff to decluttering your home to then turning it into a beautifully designed space that feels clean and tidy without feeling sparse or prescriptive. And all of this without filling up a landfill--you'll find resources and strategies to donate and reuse your stuff so you don't have to feel guilty about getting rid of it!

Dimensions: 0.7" H x 8.5" L x 7.5" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.5 lbs
208 pages
Written by Cary Telander Fortin, Kyle Louise Quilici
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Featuring rustic timber cabins on stilts, mirrored pods in the woods, and otherworldly off-grid getaways, Cabin Fever showcases a new wave of modern hideaways, all remotely positioned and away from the hustle and bustle.

Dimensions: 1.1" H x 12.0" L x 9.8" W
Hardcover
Weight: 4.05lbs
288 pages
Edited by Gestalten
Publisher: Gestalten

The ultimate indoor gardening book, this guide offers inspiration and instruction for creating vibrant in-home gardens and caring for your houseplants

With plentiful images and a distinctly modern and sophisticated feel, this book imparts both easy-to-follow advice and creative garden-design inspiration. Whether you are looking to pick a statement plant for your living room, create a terrarium centerpiece, or arrange an artful display of air plants, this book will provide the tools you need. You'll be tempted to thumb through it again and again--for both resource and relaxation. 

Dimensions: 0.7" H x 10.6" L x 7.2" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.8 lbs
208 pages
Written by Jen Stearns
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

The USA is one of the most varied and fascinating countries in the world. Its areas of natural beauty such as the Pacific Coast, the Yosemite National Park, and Monument Valley are the stuff of great cinema (Hollywood finds its best settings practically in its backyard). For everyone who explores the USA beyond its big cities on a classic road trip, on the trail of Native Americans and pioneers, in the mountains or by lakes and beaches, unforgettable moments are guaranteed.

In Great Escapes USA, Angelika Taschen presents remarkable places to stay through impressive photography, entertaining texts, and practical details on how to get there, prices, and tips for books and films. Her journey starts on the East Coast, where intellectuals and artists once met in idyllically located country houses such as the Twin Farms in Vermont and Troutbeck in New York State. It continues to the South, where The Moorings Village and Hôtel Peter & Paul, for example, tell of the history of Florida and Louisiana, and Southern belles such as the Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas reveal their glamor.

Dimensions: 1.4" H x 12.2" L x 9.8" W
Hardcover
Weight: 5.3 lbs
360 pages
Written by Angelika Taschen
Publisher: Taschen

Inspired by the blog and Instagram account, Vanlife Diaries is an inspiring and detailed look into the world of the rolling homes built and occupied by a new generation of modern nomads: a range of professionals and creatives who have ditched conventional houses for the freedom of the road and the beauty of the outdoors. More than 200 photographs feature the vanlifers, their pets, and their converted vans and buses--VWs, Sprinters, Toyotas, and more--with the interiors uniquely customized and decorated for their work and hobbies, as well as the stunning natural locations that are the movement's inspiration. Interviews and narrative captions share the stories of these nomads and how they decided to pursue vanlife, and provide practical tips and inspiration for downsizing, finding and converting your vehicle, and working and living on the road.

Dimensions: 0.9" H x 7.5" L x 9.2" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.9 lbs
240 pages
Written by Kathleen Morton, Jonny Dustow, Jared Melrose
Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Reclaimed, reused and virtually indestructible: The Gestalten bestseller Container Atlas comes in a long awaited updated edition. In recent years container architecture has become an essential part of our twenty-first-century surroundings, with it being used to create modular structures for pavilions, brand showrooms, retail premises and even residential homes. During this time, architects have been developing increasingly inventive methods of working with this unassuming construction material, shifting from simple stacks to elaborate compositions. 

Dimensions: 1.2" H x 12.0" L x 9.7" W
Hardcover
Weight: 4.35 lbs
305 pages
Written by Han Slawik
Publisher: Gestalten

• Use a natural loofah, not a synthetic sponge
• Buy milk in glass bottles or make homemade nut milk
• Opt for a waste-free shampoo bar
• Skip the printed receipt and opt for an email instead
• Wrap gifts beautifully with cloth

Homeowners, designers, and architects are always looking for new sources of inspiration. 150 Best of the Best Apartment Ideas offers hundreds of photos of some of the most innovative and interesting apartments from around the world.

Each of the entries have been created by distinguished international architects and designers who have worked to achieve practical, innovative, and stunning solutions adapted to the specific needs and particular tastes of their clients--using eco-friendly and sustainable materials. Expressing the diversity of current trends in apartment design 150 Best of the Best Apartments is an invaluable resource for professionals and students in various fields, including architecture, interior design, and retail, as well as homeowners looking to keep current on the latest in contemporary residential architecture.

Dimensions: 1.2" H x 10.9" L x 8.1" W
Hardcover
Weight: 3.1lbs
272 pages
Written by Markus Sämmer
Publisher: Gestalten

Looking for a vacation that leaves you relaxed, restored, and uplifted? In this gorgeous updated guide, Angelika Taschen gathers the most exquisite and inspirational yoga retreats around the world, from an exotic luxury hotel in Bhutan to a spiritual ashram in India, a beach resort in Mexico to a tucked-away treasure in Brazil's tropical forests.

Dimensions: 11.4" H x 12.2" L x 9.7" W
Hardcover
Weight: 5.35 lbs
360 pages
Written by Angelika Taschen
Publisher: Taschen

For more than 50 years, this homesteading classic is the essential book of basic skills and country wisdom for living off the land, being prepared, and doing it yourself. Keep your family healthy, safe, and independent--no matter what's going on in the world. From homesteaders to urban farmers, and everyone in between, there is a desire for a simpler way of life: a healthier, greener, more self-sustaining, and holistic approach that allows you to survive and thrive--even in uncertain times. With its origins in the back-to-the-land movement of the late 1960s, Carla Emery's landmark book has grown into a comprehensive guide to living a self-sustaining lifestyle.

Inspired by nature's colors, textures, and patterns, design icon Erica Tanov uses her passion for textiles to create beautiful, timeless interiors that connect us to the natural world. Now, in her first book, Design by Nature, Tanov teaches you how to train your eye to the beauty of the natural world, and then bring the outdoors in--incorporating patterns and motifs from nature, as well as actual organic elements, into simple ideas for everyday decorating and design.

Dimensions: 11.0" H x 10.0" L x 8.2" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.15 lbs
232 pages
Written by Erica Tanov, Ngoc Minh Ngo (Photographer)
Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Broken down into four essential sections, Sustenance, Warmth, Orientation and Safety, this useful manual reveals time-tested outdoor skills, including how to catch game without a gun, what plants to eat (full-color illustrations of these make identification simple), how to build a warm shelter, make clothing, protect yourself and signal for help.

Dimensions: 1.1" H x 9.2" L x 5.5" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.2 lbs
320 pages
Written by Bradford Angier
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers

Nomadic Homes from Taschen is written and edited by Philip Jodidio of the Architecture Now! series and illustrated by Russ Gray. The book showcases a diverse array of spectacular nomadic homes around the world including moveable homes on wheels, tents, vacation getaways and innovative refugee housing. Some of the homes shown include redesigned Airstream mobile homes, movable vacation homes, marine dwellings and shelters designed by architect Shigeru Ban. 

Dimensions: Hardcover, 9.5"x 12.5"
Weight: 5.43lbs
344 pages
Author: Philip Jodidio
Illustrator: Russ Gray
Publisher: Taschen

Sarah Owens is a horticulturalist, baker and a cook with an insatiable curiosity for global food traditions. Her reverence for plants fuels her passion for bringing out their best flavors in the kitchen. In Heirloom she presents ingredient-focused cooking and bread baking that emphasizes sourcing quality ingredients and relies on traditional techniques that extend the use of in-season produce and fresh food.
Organized into two parts, you'll discover the building blocks for inspired food. Part One explores traditional preservation techniques from fermenting and pickling to dehydrating, working with sourdough, and making broth, butter, yogurt, and whey. Part Two becomes a full expression of ingredients and techniques: recipes that are nourishing, flavorful, and satisfying. With recipes that layer flavors in rich and unique ways and that reflect the seasons, the dishes here are comforting, surprising, and give a feeling of abundance. Heirloom is a personal book that shares Owens' unique perspectives and stories on food.

Dimensions: 1.2" H x 10.1" L x 8.1" W
Paperback
Weight: 2.65 lbs
352 pages
Written by Sarah Owens, Ngoc Minh Ngo (photographer)
Publisher: Roost Books

Hit the Road excites as a collection of overland adventures that put the focus on those who have decided to leave the average life behind--and not just millennials. Their rides range from the classic Volkswagen camper to cozy refurbished Airstream trailers and unstoppable fully-equipped 4×4 Adventure mobiles. The journey continues with stunning photography from the deserts of Africa to snow-tipped mountains in Mongolia. Experts share their experiences, their tips and tricks, and their favorite campfire-friendly recipes for life on four wheels. Are you ready to hit the road?

Dimensions: 1.2" H x 10.4" L x 8.6" W
Hardcover
Weight: 3.1 lbs
272 pages
Written by by Sascha Friesicke
Publisher: Gestalten

The latest Scandinavian publishing phenomenon is not a Stieg Larsson-like thriller; it's a book about chopping, stacking, and burning wood that has sold more than 200,000 copies in Norway and Sweden and has been a fixture on the bestseller lists there for more than a year. Norwegian Wood provides useful advice on the rustic hows and whys of taking care of your heating needs, but it's also a thoughtful attempt to understand man's age-old predilection for stacking wood and passion for open fires. An intriguing window into the exoticism of Scandinavian culture, the book also features enough inherently interesting facts and anecdotes and inspired prose to make it universally appealing. The U.S. edition is a fully updated version of the Norwegian original, and includes an appendix of U.S.-based resources and contacts.

Dimensions: 0.9" H x 9.4" L x 6.5" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.15 lbs
192 pages
Written by Lars Mytting
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Cities everywhere are graced with charming but little-known, off-the-beaten-track gardens and green spaces, offering urbanites in the know a chance to immerse themselves in nature. These often small, well-kept secrets are not as grand as those on the tourist trail but are equally delightful and rewarding to visit, if you know where to find them

Dimensions: 1.3" H x 7.3" L x 5.0" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.4 lbs
384 pages
Written by Toby Musgrave
Publisher: Phaidon Press

Around the world people are choosing to live small--whether it's downsizing from a large home or converting a van into a house on wheels. This gorgeous book looks at a variety of scenarios, taking readers across the globe and inside the doors of remarkable compact homes. Interior design expert Marion Hellweg combines her years of experience with that of inveterate style bloggers to offer practical and innovative advice on interior design; storage solutions; finding adaptable, multifunctional furniture; decluttering and organizing; and, more generally, leading a mindful, eco-conscious minimalist lifestyle. 

Dimensions: 1.0" H x 9.55" L x 6.95" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.95 lbs
224 pages
Written by Marion Hellweg
Publisher: Prestel Publishing

We are what we eat, but do you know what you're eating? Urban agriculture is the global movement that encourages the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food in the city. As our world becomes increasingly defined by urban structures, exploring urban agriculture to encourage greener living is something essential for the quality of city life. From beekeeping in rooftops to underground mushroom farms, this book explores the fascinating and diverse world of urban agriculture.

Dimensions: 1.2" H x 9.5" L x 7.4" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.35 lbs
256 pages
Written by Valery Rizzo, Mónica R Goya
Publisher: Gestalten

Mass urbanization. Population growth. All happening faster than we can build for. As global populations are projected to shift to 80-90% urban in the next 30 years, architects are faced with a growing challenge: how to accommodate all this growth in limited space? At the same time, movements around downsizing and living with less are redefining how we live. Vertical Living explores the future of residential architecture in growing cities. The book looks at ingenious architectural solutions: impossibly skinny houses wedged into narrow plots, spacious homes built into neglected infill sites and comfortable homes created in tiny spaces. By combining inspirational projects, in-depth features and engaging profiles of architects around the world, Vertical Living will offer a new way of looking at how we live in the built environment.

Dimensions: 1.1" H x 8.5" L x 10.4" W
Hardcover
Weight: 3.05 lbs
304 pages
Edited by Gestalten
Publisher: Gestalten

Going Off the Grid: The How-To Book of Simple Living and Happiness contains step-by-step instructions for creating your self-sustaining refuge in the untamed wild or the blacktop jungle. Through Collins' methods, you'll identify and purge unnecessary stressors from your everyday life. You'll also learn the basics of off-the-grid living from home construction to energy alternatives, from sewage disposal to internet access.

Dimensions: 0.41" H x 8.5" L x 5.5" W
Hardcover
Weight: .51 lbs
192 pages
Written by Gary Collins
Publisher: Second Nature Publishing

The most exciting new buildings today are almost all environmentally aware, sustainable, and conceived to consume less energy than ever before. Discover the best examples of green projects from the Architecture Now! series in this handy Bibliotheca Universalis edition.

Dimensions: 1.75" H x 8.0" L x 5.8" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.7 lbs
624 pages
Written by Philip Jodidio
Publisher: Taschen

In Exceptional Treehouses, author and treehouse builder Alain Laurens reveals 30 gorgeous treehouse structures, 25 of which are entirely new creations, all illustrated with Daniel Dufour's beautiful watercolors as well as photographs by Jacques Delacroix, commissioned specially for this book.

They say that what matters is the journey and not the destination, and that couldn't be more accurate when one goes bikepacking. Choosing the path less travelled, exploring the surroundings at every pedal of the way, and embracing the freedom it offers: long-distance cycling is more than a method of transportation - it's a vibrant travelling philosophy. Bicycle Getaways is the ultimate publication to discover the adventurous spirit of bikepacking. 

Dimensions: 1.18" H x 11.65" L x 9.13" W
Hardcover
Weight: 3.85 lbs
288 pages
Written by Stefan Amato
Publisher: Gestalten

Cities everywhere are graced with charming but little-known, off-the-beaten-track gardens and green spaces, offering urbanites in the know a chance to immerse themselves in nature. These often small, well-kept secrets are not as grand as those on the tourist trail but are equally delightful and rewarding to visit, if you know where to find them

Dimensions: 0.9" H x 9.1" L x 7.2" W 
Hardcover
Weight: 175 lbs
240 pages
Written by Foster Hungtington
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers

This beautifully illustrated handbook will show you how to mend jeans, socks, sweaters, down jackets, and leggings and other common repairs. Mending Life encourages us to cherish our things by repairing them rather than discarding them. Filled with heartfelt stories that celebrate a sustainable, intentional lifestyle, it also encourages us to change our consumption habits so that with small mends here and there, we extend the life of our garments and other household items. Encouraging readers interested in slow fashion and craft core, this handbook is for beginners but also offers more advanced techniques to those with some experience in mending.

Dimensions: 0.9" H x 8.4" L x 7.4" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.5lbs
224 pages
Author: Nina Montenegro, Sonya Montenegro
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Buchanan-Smith's Axe Handbook is a trusted resource for anyone looking to reconnect with handcraft and the outdoors. Beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated, this handbook will inspire readers to rediscover the great outdoors.

Dimensions: 1.1" H x 9.1" L x 6.2" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.7 lbs
240 pages
Written by Peter Buchanan-Smith, Ross McCammon, Nick Zdon, Michael Getz
Publisher: Abrams Image

This inspiring guide is full of ideas and inspirations for travel destinations around the world that invite you to renew yourself physically and spiritually - perfect for recent graduates, soon to be retirees, inveterate daydreamers and armchair travelers, and anyone considering taking a much needed sabbatical. When it is time to escape from the hectic, hurly-burly of ordinary life, this is where you can find a thousand delightful quiet and peaceful places that encourage you to relax.

Dimensions: 1.6" H x 9.1" L x 6.6" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.95 lbs
416 pages
Written by Victoria Ward
Publisher: Universe Publishing

Looking for a faster, easier, and engaging way to identify plants? Related plants have similar characteristics, and they often have similar uses. Rather than learning new plants one-at-a-time, it is possible to learn them by the hundreds, based on plant family patterns
Each family of related plants has unique patterns for identification. Learn to recognize these patterns, and discover them again and again in the plants you encounter. It is possible to instantly recognize a plant never before seen, and in many cases, to know its edible or medicinal properties on the spot-even before you have identified it down to the species!

Dimensions: 0.6" H x 10.9" L x 8.5" W
Paperback
Weight: 1.5 lbs
235 pages
Author: Thomas Elpel
Publisher: HOPS Press

Ready to up your grilling game? This cookbook by a pitmaster and a sommelier will turn your backyard barbecue into the tastiest place to be--with recipes that celebrate smoked and grilled food (and the wines that pair best with them).

Every region has its barbecue, grill, and smoking food traditions. Now the Pacific Northwest can claim its place at the table with these recipes developed by sommelier Mary Cressler and pitmaster Sean Martin from Portland, Oregon. Not as sauce-dependent as Kansas City, not quite as beef-obsessed as Texas, these dishes bring the smoke to wild salmon, ribs and steaks, fresh apples, heirloom tomatoes, nuts and beans, and even chocolate pot de crème. Rubs and glazes draw on Northwest flavors such as soy sauce, rosemary, and wild blackberries. Whether the equipment at home is a basic kettle grill or a professional-grade outfit with an electric wood feeder, the instructions will turn even novices into masters of the grill. And true to the region, these recipes pair with wines such as pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon instead of the customary can of beer.

Dimensions: 1.0" H x 10.1" L x 7.5" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.9 lbs
240 pages
Written by Mary Cressler, Sean Martin
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Yearning for rustic simplicity? Open the door to Cabins, a gorgeous showcase of minimal, low-impact, peaceful abodes around the world. From contemplative bliss in an English coastal studio to eco-home huts in the Western Ghats of India, each of these minimal homes exude innovative, eco-friendly, mindful living.

Dimensions: 1.5" H x 7.8" L x 5.5" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.3 lbs
640 pages
Written by Philip Jodidio
Publisher: Taschen

Use alder, hickory, maple and cedar grilling planks for grilling fish or get creative and make the perfect wood-fired pizza with this versatile cookbook. Grilling with cedar and other flavorful wood planks imparts a wonderful smoky infusion to all kinds of dishes with crowd-pleasing results. Learn how to use wood planks to make smoky homemade bacon, caramelized Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, and flavorful Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Pomegranate Sauce. Filled with color photography throughout, this cookbook explains the basics of plank grilling, such as how to prepare wood planks, as well as how to get the most out of cedar, alder, hickory, and maple planks in 75 versatile recipes.

Dimensions: 0.53" H x 8.67" L x 7.25" W
Paperback
Weight: 1.05 lbs
171 pages
Written by Dina Guillen, Rina Jordan
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

The nuanced realm of Nordic design has two personalities. On one side, there sits the open, light, friendly, and democratic constituent. And, on the other hand, is its moody counterpart: sleek and sophisticated; timeless and traditional; and deeply rooted in the sensations and juxtapositions of nature. Within the lines of tile-covered roofs born from the existence of nearby clay deposits and large windows that let in light during the shorter winter days, insight into this special thread of skilled craftsmanship awaits. Scandinavia Dreaming presents dazzling interiors, architecture, and products that show the richness, variety, and intensity of contemporary Nordic spaces. 

Dimensions: 1.2" H x 12.1" L x 9.7" W
Hardcover
Weight: 4.2 lbs
256 pages
Written by Angel Trinidad
Publisher: Gestalten

Great inspiration for small spaces! Petite Places presents clever solutions for compact living. From living rooms and kitchens to bedrooms and bathrooms, small spaces can offer immense possibilities, if only the interior is well considered. By showing a variety of projects in different styles - from reduced and pragmatic to cozy - Petite Places delves into how small homes are being designed today, delivering insights from interior designers and architects. Floor plans will allow you to translate inspirations from the book into your home.

Dimensions: 1.1" H x 10.4" L x 8.5" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.8 lbs
256 pages
Written by Tessa Pearson
Publisher: Gestalten

This new book by the authors of the bestselling Urban Jungle addresses the life-changing magic of living with and caring for plants. Aimed at a wider audience than typical houseplant books, each chapter combines easily digestible plant knowledge, style guidance via real home interiors, and inspiring advice for using plants to increase energy, creativity, and well-being and to attract love and prosperity. 

Dimensions: 1.1" H x 10.1" L x 8.7" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.9 lbs
240 pages
Written by Igor Josifovic, Judith De Graaff
Publisher: Abrams

Over the years, talented architects have occasionally indulged themselves with the challenge of designing small but perfectly formed buildings. Today, with reduced budgets, many architects have turned in a more focused way to creating works that may be diminutive in their dimensions, but are definitely big when it comes to trendsetting ideas. Whether in Japanese cities, where large sites are hard to come by, or at the frontier between art and architecture, small buildings present many advantages, and push their designers to do more with less.

Dimensions: 1.6" H x 8.0" L x 5.9" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.55 lbs
584 pages
Written by Philip Jodidio
Publisher: Taschen

Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. The world's second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as natural splendor.

This revised and updated edition brings you a curated selection of the most unique hotels and atmospheric guesthouses across the European continent. Selected for their breathtaking locations and interiors, each haven offers the surroundings of style and the serenity in which everyday life can melt away. Angelika Taschen reveals such gems as Der Seehof, an idyllic site on an Austrian lake where guests can fish for their dinner; a 150-year old Portuguese estate refurbished by Pritzker Prize-winner Eduardo Souto De Moura, which remains a working farm to this day; and Budsjord, last stop on one of the loneliest pilgrimage routes in the world, situated at the edge of the Dovrefjell National Park in Norway--to name just a few.

A treasure trove of travel inspiration, this must-have guide profiles each hotel through postcard-ready photography as well as key information like directions, contact details, and reading inspiration for each destination.

Dimensions: 1.3" H x 12.1" L x 9.6" W
Hardcover
Weight: 5.1 lbs
360 pages
Written by Angelika Taschen
Publisher: Taschen

People can transform their RV, van, cabin, boat or tiny homes using these off-grid solar systems. This book is written by an electrical engineer who specializes in solar power design and reviewed by a licensed electrician. It's written for beginners to understand how an off-grid solar power system works and how to build one.

Dimensions: 0.61" H x 9.0" L x 6.0" W
Paperback
Weight: .86 lbs
290 pages
Written by Nick Seghers
Publisher: Independently Published

Are you yearning for a simpler existence? Find the rural escape of your dreams in this beautiful book from the creators of the wildly popular tumblr Cabin Porn.

Created by a group of friends who preserve 55 acres of hidden forest in Upstate New York, Cabin Porn began as a scrapbook to collect inspiration for their building projects. As the collection grew, the site attracted a following, which is now a huge and obsessive audience.

Dimensions: 1.3" H x 9.2" L x 7.2" W 
Hardcover
Weight: 2.26lbs
336 pages
Written by Zach Klein, Steven Leckart, Noah Kalina
Publisher: LIttle Brown and Company

For many, owning a home is the ultimate goal in their life. To have a place that reflects who one is, their values, and that they can call their own is a natural dream to have. However, in today's economy, owning a house can be more difficult and unattainable than ever before, which has led many people to look at alternative means of home ownership, such as the shipping container home.

Growing in popularity in recent years, shipping container homes are attractive for a number of reasons. The most obvious is that they are environmentally friendly and a great alternative to building a brand-new home. It is entirely possible to build a shipping container home out of recycled containers, reducing the amount of waste in the waste stream, and providing quality building materials for a fraction of the price.

Dimensions: 0.14" H x 9.0" L x 6.0" W
Paperwork
Weight: .23 lbs
68pages
Written by Alec Edwards

The yearning for a life of pared-down purity has built to a roar, and Serena Mitnik-Miller and Mason St. Peter--the husband-and-wife owners of General Store, one of California's most talked-about shops--are at the forefront. In Abode: Thoughtful Living with Less, these tastemakers make a graceful case for living better no matter your budget or abilities, guiding you to create a space this is simple and true. Their time-tested methods create interiors that maximize openness, strip a building back to its bones, and amplify natural light, evoking unpretentious tranquility. 

Dimensions: 11.2" H x 10.8" L x 8.9" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.9 lbs
256 pages
Written by Serena Mitnik-Miller, Mason St Peter
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

From the home organizers who made their orderly eye candy the method that everyone swears by comes Joanna and Clea's signature approach to decluttering. The Home Edit walks you through paring down your belongings in every room, arranging them in a stunning and easy-to-find way (hello, labels!), and maintaining the system so you don't need another do-over in six months. When you're done, you'll not only know exactly where to find things, but you'll also love the way it looks.

Dimensions: 0.8" H x 9.9" L x 7.0" W
Paperback
Weight: 1.62 lbs
256 pages
Written by Clea Shearer, Joanna Teplin
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers

Scandinavian interior design is admired the world over for its simplicity and understated elegance. Rooms are typically airy, light, and bright. Furnishings are modern classics from the key names of Scandinavian design mixed with pretty antique and vintage pieces. The beauty of natural materials, especially wood, is celebrated. It's a style that's entirely in tune with our current desire for calm, comfortable, and uncluttered spaces to live in. The 20 homes featured in this book are presented as case studies, with chapters including Elegant Simplicity, Vintage Inspired, Pared-down Modern and Contemporary Rustic. 

Dimensions: 0.8" H x 10.1" L x 8.8" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.07 lbs
160 pages
Written by Sara Norrman
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

YouTube Star Nikki Boyd shares her best advice for how to design a beautiful, welcoming, and well-organized home. Nikki developed and honed her five essential steps to an organized home through her experience working as a professional organizer. Now in this book, she shows you how to transform your space and enhance your life at home.

Dimensions: 0.9" H x 9.1" L x 7.3" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.9lbs
224 pages
Nikki Boyd
Publisher: Paige Tate & Co

Designing private residences has its own very special challenges and nuances for the architect. The scale may be more modest than public projects, the technical fittings less complex than an industrial site, but the preferences, requirements and vision of particular personalities becomes priority. The delicate task is to translate all the emotive associations and practical requirements of "home" into a workable, constructed reality.

This publication rounds up 100 of the world's most interesting and pioneering homes designed in the past two decades, featuring a host of talents both new and established, including John Pawson, Richard Meier, Shigeru Ban, Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, Daniel Libeskind, Alvaro Siza, and Peter Zumthor. Accommodating daily routines of eating, sleeping, and shelter, as well as offering the space for personal experience and relationships, this is architecture at its most elementary and its most intimate.

Dimensions: 11.8" H x 7.9" L x 6.0" W
Hardcover
Weight: 2.45 lbs
688 pages
Written by Philip Jodidio
Publisher: Taschen

This beautiful gift book features entertaining and informative essays from the popular public radio program, BirdNote, accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations throughout--an illuminating volume for bird and nature lovers across North America.

From wrens that nest in cactuses to gulls that have a strange red dot on their bills--these digestible and fascinating bird stories are a delightful window to the winged world.

Dimensions: 0.9" H x 8.1" L x 6.2" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.3 lbs
224 pages
Written by Ellen Blackstone, Emily Poole
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Join naturalist Leigh Calvez as she explores the secret world of owls, from owl-watching to avian science--often in the dead of night. These creatures have a certain mystery about them, which is just part of what makes them so fascinating. Calvez relays scientific facts and observations in entertaining, accessible ways while also exploring questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behavior, and mythology.

Dimensions: 0.7" H x 7.4" L x 5.4" W
Paperback
Weight: 0.52 lbs
224 pages
Written by Leigh Calvez
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

The latest in a successful line of "bibles," following The Beekeeper's Bible and the The Botanical Bible, this new volume has the broadest appeal yet. An elegant aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying, attracting, and caring for backyard birds, as well as crafting bird-friendly gardens and bird houses. With additional sections focused on everything from the bird life cycle to bird behavior, symbolism, and meaning in art, this authoritative book is brimming with engaging answers to all of your birdwatching questions.

Dimensions: 1.5" H x 9.8" L x 7.6" W
Hardcover
Weight: 3.85 lbs
416 pages
Written by Paul Sterry, Christopher Perrins, Sonya Patel Ellis, Dominic Couzens
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

The Beekeeper's Bible is as much an ultimate guide to the practical essentials of beekeeping as it is a beautiful almanac to be read from cover to cover. Part history book, part handbook, and part cookbook, this illustrated tome covers every facet of the ancient hobby of beekeeping, from how to manage hives safely to harvesting one's own honey, and ideas for how to use honey and beeswax. Detailed instructions for making candles, furniture polish, beauty products, and nearly 100 honey-themed recipes are included. Fully illustrated with how-to photography and unique etchings, any backyard enthusiast or gardener can confidently dive into beekeeping with this book in hand (or daydream about harvesting their own honey while relaxing in the comfort of an armchair).

Dimensions: 1.6" H x 9.7" L x 7.5" W
Hardcover
Weight: 3.85lbs
416 pages
Author: Richard Jones, Sharon Sweeney-Lynch
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams