We're a nation of book-lovers, with over 200 million books sold in the UK last year, and nearly 70 per cent of women having said they immersed themselves in a good book to pass the time during lockdown.
Not only has reading been proven to reduce stress, improve brain function and help prepare you for a good night's sleep, but an organised #shelfie or perfectly prepared coffee-table can do wonders for home interiors.
Combine thick books on travel, arts and culture with scented candles and a vase of fresh flowers, and you've got yourself a Kardashian-Jenner worthy living room set-up.
And yes, it's totally fine if you just love coffee table books for their glossy pictures and immaculate covers...
SHOP: the best coffee table books 2021:
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Coffee table books to buy online
1 of 9Ibiza Bohemia book
Transport yourself to the relaxed glamour of Ibiza with this hot pink coffee table book, featuring 300 pages and over 200 illustrations. The best part? You won't even need to leave your sofa.
2 of 9Louis Vuitton Catwalk: The Complete Fashion Collections Hardcover
Perfect for the fashionista in your life, this definitive publication documents the history of luxury fashion house, Louis Vuitton and explores the collections themselves, which are illustrated with dozens of stunning catwalk images.
3 of 9The New York Times 36 Hours: World
Ever wondered how you'd spend 36 hours in New Orleans, or a fleeting trip to Barcelona? Clever globe-trotters at The New York Times have curated 150 bite-sized itineraries into an A–Z showcase of some of the world's most captivating cities.
4 of 9Great Women Artists (Hardback)
Featuring more than 400 artists and spanning 500 years of creativity, Great Women Artists is the most extensive book of female artists ever published and reflects an era where art made by women is more prominent than ever.
5 of 9Flower: Exploring the World in Bloom Hardcover
Featuring artists such as David Hockney, Henri Matisse, and Georgia O'Keeffe, Flower spans a wide range of styles and media - from floral arrangements, film stills, textiles and more.
6 of 9Morning, Noon, Night: A Way of Living Hardcover
This 300-page, cloth-bound Soho House book invites readers behind the scenes at the infamous Houses – taking you through the day from the second you wake up to the moment you go to bed.
7 of 9Eat, Drink, Nap: Bringing the House Home
It's a staple on every influencer's coffee table, and for good reason. This quintessential guide curates advice on everything from room-design, the art of a great night's sleep, no-fuss recipes and more.
8 of 9Slim Aarons: Women
Slim Aarons was an American photographer, famous for his images of socialites, jet-setters and celebrities. This collection of over 200 unforgettable images includes the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe.
9 of 9The Art of Feminism: Images that Shaped the Fight for Equality (Hardback)
The Art of Feminism charts the birth of the feminist aesthetic and its development over two centuries that have seen profound and fast-paced change in women's lives across the globe - a must-have.
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After more reading material? Why not sign up to a book club...
There are plenty of groups online, so you can find one which suits you. From celebrity-run book clubs, like Reece Witherspoon's community, to Oprah Winfrey's infamous club, to mysterious monthly subscriptions, such as Rare Birds Book Club, which provides members with a surprise book every month, as well as access to an online forum, there's a group for everyone.
Rare Birds founder, Rachel Wood, suggests reading is an easy form of escapism. She says, “Reading is the perfect option when you need a little ‘me’ time – it lowers stress and anxiety and can whisk us away to another country, another time, another world, without us needing to leave the comfort of our own homes."