Bibliotaph…
bib li’ o ‘taph [bib-lee-utahf]: a person who catches or hoards books. Compiled by Victoria Chase
Autumn is the perfect time to slow down, build a fire, grab some apple cider and sit down for a good read. Here are some Sophisticated Living recommendations. And since your stoves and ovens will soon be heating up for the holidays, we’ve got some books you may want to pick up to make sure you put your best foot forward during this coming season of mirth. Perhaps you are a bibliotaph yourself. If so, sample of our selections.
Entertaining by Design: A Guide to Creating Meaningful Gatherings — Lorna Gross
Discover the art of effortless entertaining with 17 seasonal gatherings made simple, stylish, and soulful, complete with 18 recipes and fabulous decor tips. Available in October. Lorna Gross—Entertaining by Design: A Guide to Creating Meaningful Gatherings—Hardcover, 256 Pages, The Collective Book Studio
The Cities We Need — Essential Stories of Everyday Places by Gagrielle Bendiner-Viani
An expressive book of prose and photographs that reveals the powerful ways our everyday places support our shared belonging. Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani—The Cities We Need: Essential Stories of Everyday Places—hardcover, 288 pages, The MIT Press
Wild Wonder: What Nature Teaches Us About Slowing Down and Living Well — Stephen Proctor
An invitation to explore the life-giving lessons we can learn from the Earth, featuring stunning photography and reflections from an acclaimed visual artist. Wild Wonder: What Nature Teaches Us About Slowing Down and Living Well — Stephen Proctor. hardcover, 192 pages, Ink & Willow
Upworthy-GOOD PEOPLE: Stories from the Best of Humanity — Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell
Embrace the transformative power of kindness through stories of more than one hundred GOOD PEOPLE, brought to you by Upworthy, the beloved social media platform where millions find inspiration, joy, and daily affirmation. Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell—Upworthy-GOOD PEOPLE: Stories from the Best of Humanity—hardcover, 320 pages, National Geographic
Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay — Edited by Cécile R. Ganteaume and Jennifer McLerran
The first book dedicated to the contemporary Diné artist DY Begay, a fifth-generation weaver, featuring 80 stunning tapestries and essays exploring her life and legacy. Edited by Cécile R. Ganteaume and Jennifer McLerran with contributions by DY Begay, America Meredith and Jennifer Nez Denetdale—Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay—hardcover, 272 pages, Smithsonian Books
How to Find Peace: Living in a Challenging World — Jiddu Krishnamurti
This is a collection of Indian philosopher, speaker, writer, and spiritual figure Jiddu Krishnamurti’s previously unpublished speeches and informal talks where he discusses war, politics and global tensions. Jiddu Krishnamurti—How to Find Peace: Living in a Challenging World—hardcover, 160 pages, Watkins Publishing
Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals, A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food — Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George
You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories. Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George—Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals, A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food—hardcover, 272 pages, Ten Speed Press
Van Gogh: The Bigger Picture — Anne Sefrioui
Van Gogh’s sublime artistry comes alive in this luxuriously packaged volume that features a canvas cover, impeccable reproductions of all the major works, and 48 extra pages on six fold-out spreads. Anne Sefrioui—Van Gogh: The Bigger Picture—hardcover, 176 pages, Prestel
Wine Taste Pair Pour: Grow Your Knowledge with Every Glass — Charlotte Kristensen
A popular wine columnist uncorks the basics in this vibrant, accessible, and empowering guide to tasting, choosing, pairing, and serving every kind of wine. Charlotte Kristensen—Wine Taste Pair Pour: Grow Your Knowledge with Every Glass—hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel
The Oldest Kitchen in the World: 4,000 years of Middle Eastern Cooking Passed Down through Generations — Matay de Mayee
Discover the oldest, most authentic cuisine in the world in this unique cookbook that explores the basis of all cuisines in the Middle East. Matay de Mayee—The Oldest Kitchen in the World: 4,000 years of Middle Eastern Cooking Passed Down through Generations—hardcover, 224 pages, Tra Publishing
The Soft Minimalist Home: Calm, cozy decor for real lives and spaces — Abi Dare
Award-winning interiors blogger Abi Dare of These Four Walls reveals a softer, more relaxed approach to minimalism that will enhance your wellbeing and simplify your home. Abi Dare—The Soft Minimalist Home: Calm, cozy decor for real lives and spaces—Hardcover, 208 pages, Ryland Peters & Small
