When I find myself struggling to choose a book, art literature always comes to my rescue. Currently, I’m captivated by Kory Stamper’s ‘True Color,’ which tells the fascinating story of the man behind the color definitions in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. He described a begonia as ‘bluer than fiesta, and bluer and stronger than sweet william,’ while scotch gray was ‘duller than mermaid.’ A truly remarkable mind.
This is just one example from our curated summer art reading list, which features an array of fiction, catalogs, photography books, and even a graphic novel exploring the art of storytelling. Browse through our selection below, and feel free to share your summer reading choices by replying to this email. Suggestions for overcoming a reading slump are equally appreciated!
With beach reads making a comeback, it seems like the perfect time to enjoy our books outdoors. Alongside your favorite escapist novels and popular memoirs, consider diving into an essay collection by critic Megan O’Grady on the necessity of art, or indulge in a graphic novel that highlights the unique enchantment of literature.
