It seems as if we’ve covered almost every aspect of coffee table décor here on the blog, but at the end of the day, the thing we always come back to is a well-curated collection of coffee table books. Books easily add interest and personality to any coffee table, bookshelf, or any other corner of your space, so we’re big fans of stocking up on these accents to add anywhere and everywhere. On top of that, Gray’s ITALY bookis available for pre-order (and soon his collector's edition will be, too!) so we couldn’t help but turn our attention to some of our favorite travel coffee table books to celebrate. Whether your definition of paradise is a day at the beach, or a trip to the bustling towns along the Italian Riviera, you’re sure to find at least a few books to suit your taste below, so let’s get shopping…

1. ITALY, Pre-Order

As we mentioned above, Gray’s upcoming book, ITALYis available to pre-order and starting tomorrow, so will his collector's edition!We have loved every second of flipping through this dreamy book, and it will look stunning on any coffee table, whether as part of a stack or casually left open to your favorite page.

2. 100 Getaways, $60

Not only does this set come with two volumes for the price of one, but it also is chock-full of landscapes and global architecture that will blow you away. Trust us, you’ll have a hard time believing the destinations in this book exist in real life.

3. The New York Times Explorer: Beaches, Islands & Coasts, $40

You already know we are a little bit obsessed with beaches, islands, and coasts around the world, but we especially love this book because it includes first-hand accounts of each location, stunning photography, and travel tips and tricks if you want to visit any of the destinations IRL.

4. Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders, $22

If you’re an off-the-beaten-path kind of traveler, then you won’t be able to put this one down. It’s full of all kinds of quirky and unusual destinations to see around the world, from cemeteries to eccentric museums, to a pub inside of the trunk of a tree in South Africa.

5. BEACHES, $25-40

BEACHES is Gray’s coffee table book baby, so to speak, as it was the first added to the GM brand. We still love it just as much today as we did when it was first released, and nothing beats seeing beaches around the world from a fine art photography standpoint.

6. Escape: The Heyday of Caribbean Glamour, $40

We’re all about nostalgia, especially when it involves warm-weather destinations and exclusive resorts. This book captures the culture of the jet-set era with photography of beach parties, idyllic resorts, and tropical landscapes—all things we can get behind.

7. Kate Spade New York: Places to Go, People to See, $29

We’ll start by saying that this is not your average travel coffee table book. It hits that perfect sweet spot between travel, fashion, and photography, so you’re guaranteed to never get bored. (And that bright green book cover is sure to make a statement amidst your décor!)

8. Paris in Color, $14

Even if you’ve experienced Paris time and time again, chances are you’ve never looked at it like this. The book documents one of the most romantic cities in the world from a unique viewpoint—completely by color! It will make any design and travel lover giddy and will open your eyes to the details of Paris you never knew you needed.

9. ESCAPE Collector’s Edition, $145

If you love experiencing land and sea alike, then ESCAPE will quickly capture your heart. With sections dedicated to surf, pools, parks and more, there is something unexpected on every page.

10. Explorers’ Sketchbooks: The Art of Discovery & Adventure, $27

If you’re like us and your love of art and travel intersect, then this coffee table book is a must-buy. It includes the private records and sketches of explorers from history and how they viewed the places they experienced through their own accounts. So cool, huh?

Do any of these travel coffee table books speak to you?

Make sure stay tuned, as tomorrow we're launchingthe pre-order for thesigned collector’s edition of Gray’s ITALY book! It's guaranteed to add a little bit of that Mediterranean lifestyle to your coffee table…

Xx Team GM

Photos: Gray Malin