11 Coffee Table Books for Your Holiday Reading Pleasure

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At Home in the Garden (Potter Style, 2015) by Carolyne Roehm showcases her CT home and stunning gardens. $85, Atticus Bookstore, New Haven, atticusbookstorecafe.com.

Rescuing Eden (Monacelli Press, 2015) by Caroline Seebohm with photography by Curtice Taylor is a compilation of the great historic gardens of America. $50, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, rjjulia.com.

Adria de Haume: Cross Purpose (Assouline, 2015) by Cathy Cash Spellman, Diane M. Kirkpatrick and Charles A. Riley II pays tribute to Adria de Haume’s cross sculptures. $175, Books on the Common, Ridgefield, booksonthecommon.com.

The Curated House: Creating Style, Beauty, and Balance (Rizzoli, 2015) by Michael S. Smith with Julia Reed offers a personal look at Smith’s design philosophy and work. $65, Atticus Bookstore, New Haven, atticusbookstorecafe.com.

Interior Landmarks: Treasures of New York (Monacelli Press, 2015) by Judith Gura and Kate Wood with photography by Larry Lederman celebrates the many exquisite interiors of New York locales. $60, monacellipress.com.

French Chic Living: Simple Ways to Make Your Home Beautiful (Rizzoli, 2015) by Florence de Dampierre with photography by Tim Street-Porter shares the Connecticut native’s secrets on stylish, French chic homes. $50, Barrett Books, Darien, barrettbookstore.com.

Jewelry by Suzanne Belperron (Thames & Hudson, 2016) by Patricia Corbett, Ward Landrigan and Nico Landrigan with foreword by Karl Lagerfeld explores the life of the esteemed jewelry designer. $85, thamesandhudsonusa.com.

A Rare Nativity (Shadow Mountain Publishing, 2015) by Sam Beeson, images by Nina and Terral Cochran, is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. $18, Elm Street Books, New Canaan, elmstreetbooks.com.

Partners in Design: Alfred H. Barr Jr. and Philip Johnson (Monacelli Press, 2015) by Donald Albrecht, Barry Bergdoll and Juliet Kinchin recounts the duo’s work revolutionizing museums. $50, The Glass House, New Canaan, theglasshouse.org.

Jeffrey Bilhuber: American Master (Rizzoli, 2015) by Sara Ruffin Costello, photography by William Abranowicz and foreword by Mariska Hargitay, reveals 30 of Billhuber’s signature statements. $65, rizzoliusa.com.