As temperatures drop and fall starts to make her presence known, the urge to buy new books becomes instinctual. There’s something about coffee table books in particular that call out to us during this "other" beginning of the near year. They are representative of both who we are and who we want to be; they make the inaccessible accessible, make us laugh and swoon, and all the while doing double duty as pieces of art and decor themselves. And of course, some of the best ones aren't even about interiors (though they might inspire yours). The following are some of our favorite picks for new and noteworthy coffee table books of all stripes to check out this fall. Your home will thank you!

Photo: Courtesy of Assouline

A celebration of the contemporary artist known not only by his name but his Instagram handle: @drawbertson. Through its pages you'll see the world as Donald does—with limitless potential, bursting with color, and creativity at every turn. (Sept. 1, Assouline)

Photo: Courtesy of Gibbs-Smith

It’s true that the person makes the apartment, and these homes are as over-the-top, idiosyncratic, and creative as any New Yorker you might meet (Exhibit A: the home of Annie Schlechter, who photographed the whole collection). You’ll feel like you’ve been invited to a dinner party where the conversation will not disappoint. (Sept. 5, Gibbs Smith)