With a new season comes new design books. Whether youre seeking renovation ideas for yourself or a client or searching for a holiday gift, theres plenty of inspiration in this falls assortment. Here are our favorites from this seasons debuts, which are filled with insights from AD-approved talents, historical accounts from overseas, and sentimental stories about bringing incredible interiors to life.How They Entertain: At Home With the TastemakersBy Pierre SauvageHow They Entertain: At Home With the Tastemakers by Pierre SauvageHosting is a task composed of laissez-faire chemistrylike accounting for a dash of recklessness in your table plan, as Pierre Sauvage notes in the introduction to How They Entertain. Maybe something so intuitive and personal seems difficult to quantify, but this title gives some powerful insight into what makes a great event work. By profiling prominent European creatives like Laura Gonzalez, Sauvage pieces together unique narratives wherein readers can find inspiration for their next dinner party. In these pages, you can glean recipe advice (Russian salad, quiche, rhubarb pie) or design notes (shells, corals, cabinetry) from tastemakers living in an array of chic spaces.Guy de RougementBy Gay GassmannGuy De Rougement by Gay GassmannThe late Guy de Rougement can easily fill a title with career highlights: Consider his 1986 paving of the Muse DOrsay or the retrospective at Muse des Arts Decoratifs in 1990. An academician, painter, sculptor, and ceramicist, we marvel at how de Rougement was able to harness crucial elements of American Pop artbright color and simple geometrywhile remaining decidedly French in essence. This book focuses on the artists studio practice, collaborations, and contributions across creative disciplines, told by experts and close friends of de Rougement to AD contributor Gay Gassmann (who will be holding a signing on December 3 at Creel and Gow on New Yorks Upper East Side).Interiors: Styled by Mieke ten HaveBy Mieke ten HaveInteriors: Styled by Mieke ten HaveYou must recognize Mieke ten Haves name from our own pagesthe stylist has beautified countless AD features, including our recent stories on Blair House and Jennifer Garners California abode. With each project, ten Have ensures an interiors good looks will be translated through photography. In her debut monograph, ten Have shares some of her wisdom by articulating four principles for styling, demonstrated by imagery from four seasons. If you want to learn from the best, Interiors: Styled by Mieke ten Have is required reading.Michael S. Smith: Classic by DesignBy Michael S. Smith with Andrew Ferren; foreword by Shonda RhimesMichael S. Smith Classic by DesignMichael S. Smith, a storied AD100 Hall of Famer, has a rsum that most of us can only dream of. After designing interiors for Michelle Obama and Shonda Rhimesthe latter wrote the foreword to this bookhe was appointed by President Obama to serve on the Committee for the Preservation of the White House in 2010. Needless to say, Smith understands classic American design, and we find ourselves flipping through his diplomatic and residential work time and time again. So before the ballot boxes open, were electing Classic by Design to our reading list.Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practice of Contemporary Black Caribbean MakersBy Malene BarnettCrafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practice of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers By Malene BarnettAs founder of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, an independent global platform for Black creatives, Malene Barnett is a practiced curator skilled at drawing connections between diasporic themes, forms, and histories. She has put her expertise into this book, where elegant visuals pair with 60 Caribbean artists to create holistic stories of their practices and inspirations. Not only is this a book of professional profiles, its one of historical study.Elizabeth Roberts Architects: Collected StoriesBy Elizabeth Roberts, Alanna Stang and Christine Coulson; foreword by Wendy GoodmanElizabeth Roberts Architects: Collected Stories by Elizabeth RobertsA new book from AD100 architect Elizabeth Roberts presents a fresh format: interspersed through pages of her firms project imagery, whether it be farmhouse restorations or commercial commissions, are hand-drawn sketches, postcards, archival photos, antique maps, and other historical documents from each project. Novelist Christine Coulson also contributes short fictional vignettes of each project, resulting in a volume that defies coffee-table expectations.BLK MKT Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black StoriesBy Jannah Handy and Kiyanna Stewart; foreword by Spike LeeBLK MKT Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories by Jannah Handy and Kiyanna StewartBeing a sifter or comber is a point of pride for thrifters out there. Some are more dedicated than others, howeverand Jannah Handy and Kiyanna Stewart are among them. After spending years scouring shops in search of Black stories, they opened their own business, BLK MKT Vintage. This monograph teems with over 300 studies of vintage ephemera and is prefaced with a foreword by Spike Lee. It reads like a collage with context, or an I-Spy for your inner adult archivist.Ashe Leandro: Architecture + Interiors by Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo LeandroBy Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo Leadro, with contributions by Felix Burrichter; foreword by Seth MeyersAshe Leandro: Architecture + Interiors by Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo LeandroThe debut monograph from AD100 talents Ashe Leandro, this prolific volume encompasses celebrity homes, full historical renovations, and more from the firm, illustrating why they have become synonymous with modern classical interiors. With photographs by beloved AD contributors like Shade Degges, Adrian Gaut, and Jason Schmidtand an afterword by Rashid Johnsonthese pages cover Ashe Leandros background and beginnings, with notes from artists and design journalists alike. Note their West Village House project, featured in our October issue!Nicole Hollis: Artistry of HomeBy Nicole Hollis; introduction by David WisemanNicole Hollis: Artistry of Home by Nicole HollisFor her second book, San Franciscobased Nicole Hollis showcases her new projects through Douglas Friedmans skillful eye. The frequent AD contributing photographer frames Holliss art beautifully: Flip through his imagery and find a cherry-blossom chandelier in a stark Tribeca loft, Tron-like neon lights in a powder room, or an electric azure walk-in closet that gives peacocking a whole new meaningyoull understand why Holliss talent and range has been recognized across the industry again and again, including ADs own AD100.Interior Style: MaximalismBy Kristen BatemanInterior Style: Maximalism by Kristen BatemanThe fashion and art writer Kristen Bateman is an unabashed maximalistmaking her a choice candidate for this storied dive into the aesthetic. Lots of people shy away from maximalism in fear of claustrophobia or pattern fatigue, but Batemans historical overview on the movements roots, which lie in 1930s Hollywood Regency style, Rococo and Neoclassicism, bolsters her accompanying advice on how to administer color, form, and flair in your home.Ballroom Marfa: The First Twenty YearsBy Virginia Lebermann and Fairfax DornBallroom Marfa: The First Twenty Years by Virginia Lebermann and Fairfax DornEver since the desert towns midcentury inception as a creative retreat, Marfa, Texas, has been inextricably linked to countless visual projects, prodigious names, and artistic eras. This book examines some select projects and installations that have been organized through the art center Ballroom Marfa, like the infamous Prada Marfa exhibition, plus shows from the likes of Issy Wood, Yo La Tengo, Sue Williams, Dev Hynes, and Donald Judd. With 20 years of exhibitions in the rearview mirror, theres plenty to take in.Ezequiel Farca: StudioIntroduction by Samuel Cochran; contributions by Glenn SestigEzequiel Farca: StudioCiting the late Luis Barragn as inspiration and collaborating with indigenous Mexican craft artisans, Ezequiel Farca is creating a new vernacular for Latin American architecture. And the 16 projects in this book, mainly located in sun-drenched Mexico and California, are showpieces for indoor-outdoor, sustainable living too. In the introduction, ADs global features director Sam Cochran notes how Farcas stark exteriors shroud the organically choreographed spaces within: If mystery is magic, Farca waves a mighty wand.Stone HousesBy Phaidon EditorsStone Houses by Phaidon EditorsIf all humans vanished from Earth, stone creations would be some of the few artifacts left to mark our existence after thousands of years. Though its popularity as a building material has been shadowed by new, manufactured materials, this book makes an excellent case for its continued craft and utility. Within Stone Houses pages, AD-vetted architectural talents are well represented, including Ensamble Studio, Studio KO, Kengo Kuma, Olson Kundig, and AD PRO Directory member Daniel Joseph Chenin.Cullman & Kravis: InteriorsBy Ellie Cullman, Lee Cavanaugh, Sarah Ramsey, and Alyssa Urban; with Judith NasatirCullman & Kravis: Interiors by Ellie CullmanAD100 Hall of Famers Cullman & Kravis have been a mainstay in our magazines pages, and for good reason: With almost 50 years of experience, the firm is still led by founder Ellie Cullman, who has helped define East Coast style. Many of the interiors within this volume are exclusive to its pages and celebrate the firms expert eye, appealing to color, texture, and client preference in the most unexpected niches.Bonacina: The Beauty of RattanBy Marella Caracchiolo Chia; foreword by Madison CoxBONACINA: The Beauty of Rattan by Marella Caracchiolo ChiaMarella Caracchiolo Chia has dispatched gorgeous Italian interiors for us time and time again. Her long-term commitment to documenting this aesthetic has made her an expert in Bonacina, a family-owned Italian design company committed to rattan since 1889. This titlewhich contains contributions from Guido Taroni, Aerin Lauder, Martina Mondadori, Francis Sultana, and other A-listersis a celebration and careful study of the material via Bonacina, from its harvest in Asia to its continuously evolving craft for worldwide luxury residences and hospitality projects. Over the years, Bonacina has collaborated with design legends like Gae Aulenti and Gio Ponti to push rattans boundaries, which Chia catalogues like a true design historian.At Home In France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Countryby Timothy Corrigan with Michael BoodroAt Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country by Timothy CorriganTimothy Corrigan is, in his own words, an unabashed Francophile. Weve long since admired his French interiors, which honor the long-standing traditions of the countrys rich decorative history. In this volume, the designer reflects deeply on the diverse aesthetics of French urbanity versus rural living. Note the office enclave on page 14, which was originally featured in our December 2007 issue.The Tennis Court: A Journey To Discover the Worlds Greatest Tennis CourtsBy Nick PachelliThe Tennis Court: A Journey to Discover the Worlds Greatest Tennis Courts by Nick PachelliOn the heels of Challengers, tennis is a current hot topic in cultural conversation. Whats seldom discussed are the courts themselves which, sure, follow strict dimensions, but can possess variances other than surface. From the storied stages of Wimbledon and Queens to indoor marvels in Belgium or creative courts in Kenya, journalist and former junior circuit player Nick Pachelli documents the different playing areas that host games, sets, and matches.Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior DesignBy Rodman Primack with Rudy WeissenbergLove How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design by Rodman Primack with Rudy WeissenbergRodman Primack is a force to be reckoned withjust take a look at his idyllic California refuge published in our July issue or the wisdom he imparted to AD PRO in his trend report panel. Love How You Live is not just the debut title from the AD100 designer and his partner, Rudy Weissenberg, its a travel diary wherein their firm, AGO Projects (formerly known as R.P. Miller), puts 13 international interiors on display. From Kentucky farms to Hawaiian retreats, each interior reflects both Primack and Weissenbergs shared aesthetic philosophy, as well as the vibe of its locale.Italian Interiors: Rooms With a ViewBy Laura May ToddItalian Interiors: Rooms with a View by Laura May ToddThe notion of Italian interiors is hard to encompass, considering the countrys geographic variety: The design of an alpine cabin in Trentino varies drastically from a countryside escape in Tuscany. Luckily, ADs Milan correspondent Laura May Todd is a tried-and-true authority and manages to sample all flavors of Italian abode in her latest title, which features low-key domestic sites alongside homes of famous creatives like Carlo Scarpa and Luca Guadagnino.The Art of Gracie: Handpainted Wallpapers, Timeless RoomsBy Jennifer Gracie, Mike Gracie, Zach Shea, and Brian Gracie, with Judith NasatirThe Art of Gracie: Handpainted Wallpapers, Timeless Rooms by Jennifer GracieThe Gracie familys foray into wallpaper began through the buying, selling, and restoration of European and Chinese varieties back in 1898. Six generations later, the business still blooms: Their own custom designs, which have been decorator go-tos for decades, retain the flora and fauna of these original references. This is a mere bit of history touched upon in The Art of Gracie, the latest volume narrated by family members who have overseen the meticulous manufacturing methods true to their business. Detailing the multitudinous usages of the papers themselves, this book outlines one of American interior designs greatest stories and has beautiful visuals to match.Holly Hunt: Fearless In The World of DesignBy Holly HuntHolly Hunt: Fearless in the World of Design by Holly HuntIts shocking that this is Holly Hunts publishing debut, considering she has been on the interior design scene for 40 years. This bookwhich tours readers through projects from Texas, mountain country, the Midwest, and moreis not just a study of the work Hunt has contributed to the field. Its also a personal reflection on collecting, business administration, and branding, all of which reinforce a larger celebration of Hunts design success.Forever Beautiful: All-American Style All Year LongBy Mark D. SikesForever Beautiful: All-American Style All Year Long by Mark D. SikesJust before the publication of our November issues Blair House feature, Mark D. Sikes rounded out his Beautiful trilogy with the release of Forever Beautiful. This title celebrates a full year of the AD100 talents interiorsorganized into 12 chapters, with one home as the focus each month. The ultimate goal? Celebrating the natural worlds beauty. Nature is the ideal muse, Sikes declares in the books introduction, and his position is clear through projects like a sleek, modernist retreat in Aspen inspired by the icy geometry of its surrounding mountains. This dexterity is among one of the many trailblazing qualities Sikes possesses as a new face of American design.Great Inspiration: My Adventures in Decorating With Notable Interior DesignersBy Katherine Bryan with Mitchell OwensGreat Inspiration: My Adventures in Decorating with Notable Interior Designers By Kathryn Bryan with Mitchell OwensA rare perspective guides this interior design volume. Katherine Bryan is, among many things, a longtime patron of American design legends across many different residences. Through her eyes, this volume studies the work she solicited from Albert Hadley, Mark Hamptonwho was not only a decorator but also a scholar in Bryans wordsand other talents over 40 years. Detail shots of chintzes, photos of her children in her furnished houses, and original sketches color this volume, which is also an ode to New York: Four of the featured residences are in Manhattan, three are in Long Island. Her narration, alongside contributions from AD editor Mitchell Owens, proves that this process has shaped her own design sensibilities. In her own words: Decorators are teachers, and if youre lucky, you will become a good student as well as a grateful client.Alpine Style: Bringing Mountain Magic HomeBy Kathryn OShea-EvansAlpine Style: Bringing Mountain Magic Home by Kathryn OShea-EvansPerhaps there are some distinctive elements when it comes to ski stylewood beams, oversized windows, and roaring open fires come to mindbut AD contributor Kathryn OShea-Evans uses this fun title to dive into its finer details. Considering the chalets in Gstaad and Aspen are some of the most spectacular on the planet, Alpine Style is a true compendium of resort luxury. Besides great design from Directory members Massucco Warner, Robbins Architecture, Kara Adam Interiors, Workshop/APD, and Jennifer Miller Studio, this volume includes tips for combating altitude sickness as well as recipes for boozy milkshakes. Channelling the energy of aprs is almost as important as the skiing itself!The Living RoomBy the Design Leadership NetworkThe Living Room by the Design Leadership Network