Tilly Macalister-Smith is a British writer and editor who has worked with some of the most revered luxury brands and publications in the world. She is also a contributing editor to Wallpaper magazine.

Oversize, beautiful books don’t just elevate the look of your coffee table, they’re also a subtle way to signal your interests to your guests, whether travel, contemporary art or pop-culture ...

Of course, the best coffee table books are the ones that pair that visual appeal with editorial excellence—and the ones we’ve compiled here offer precisely that marriage of charm and substance.

Publishers have given us a lot to love this year, including tomes about Hollywood, Pride and California landscapes, and cookbooks sampling the flavors of Mexico, Africa, Latin America and Vietnam.

Take a coffee table book, for example, which can add a touch of style and personality to your coffee table, nightstand, or bookshelf with ease.

Books by artists and about artists, books that are works of art—it was a great year for the coffee table book, from Goya to Dalí, from tattoos to World War I in color.

We rounded up the 15 best coffee table books of 2023 for you to shop from online, from fashion to art to travel. Browse our top picks for your space.

Interior designer Natalie Walton explains how coffee table books help tie together spaces. Here, shop the 15 best coffee table books for every interest.

From fashion to music to travel to everything in between, there's a decorative tome for every hobbyist. Here, shop the best coffee table books on Amazon.