Interior designer Nina Freudenberger, writer Sadie Stein, and photographer Shade Degges give readers a peek at the private libraries and bookshelves of passionate readers all over the world, including Larry McMurtry, Silvia Whitman of Shakespeare and Co., Gay and Nan Talese, and Emma Straub. Throughout, gorgeous photographs of rooms with rare collections, floor-to-ceiling shelves, and stacks upon stacks of books inspire readers to live better with their own collections. “Featuring enviable private libraries and packed floor-to-ceiling shelves, this beautiful volume makes a compelling case for books as décor.” “Freudenberger spotlights the splendid, enviable personal libraries of literary figures whose owners obviously care about their book collections and have actually read them, too.” “This is a coffee table book that makes you think as well as admire and desire.” “Offers a look into the fabulous homes of book lovers the world over, showcasing how their interior design is built around the tomes they love most.” “The photographs of rooms with rare collections, floor-to-ceiling shelves, and stacks upon stacks of books will inspire readers to live better with their own collections.” “Nina Freudenberger teams with Sadie Stein of and photographer Shade Degges of to showcase beautiful photographs of the private libraries of book lovers from all over the world.”