Founded in 1949 by Walter and Eva Neurath with a mission to create a "museum without walls," Thames & Hudson has grown into one of the world's leading publishers of illustrated books, with over 2,000 titles in print spanning art, architecture, design, photography, fashion and more. Still independently family-owned, the London-headquartered publisher is known for its commitment to visual creativity, and bringing the world's great art and ideas to curious minds everywhere.

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The Iconic Interior (Iconic House Series)

Stanley Donwood: There Will Be No Quiet

Resident Dog

In the Gardens of Impressionism

Yoga for Stiff Birds

Winter in Tuscany

William Morris: Pattern & Design (V&A)

Wild Kitchen

Vegetable Genius

The V&A Book of Colour in Design (V&A)

The Secret Language of Plants

The Ransom Note Sticker Book

The Militant Muse

The Kitchen Garden

The Green-Wood Carver

The Greek and Roman Myths (Myths)

The Grammar of Spice

Four Seasons

The Foraged Home

The Curious Collections Sticker Book

The Book of Garden Flowers

The Art of Korean Cooking

The 1980s: Image of a Decade (The Decades Series)

Super Bloom

Remarkable Trees

Prophecies

Off the Grid (Off The Grid)

Occult

Naturalistic Flowers

Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Make Every Day Creative

Magnum Streetwise

Living Wild

Liberty

Italy: In the Footsteps of the Great Artists

Italian Coastal

How to Drink Coffee

Houseplant Gardener in a Box

Herbarium

Great Art Explained

Gardens That Can Save the World

Garden People

Colour Unbound: Henri Matisse 1941–1954

Citrus

Cat Tales

Casa Mexicana

Cabin

“I've made so many friends all over the world and have had so many discussions with followers about books they've read and loved,” says Rachel Soo Thow, the visionary behind the online literary Instagram account, The Lit List, of the virtual community she’s cultivated. “On the other hand, I've also had conversations with readers about books they didn't love and why; and that's what I love about this community – discussion invites intrigue, and if I can create that, then my job is done.” The 187k people who follow Rachel (and counting) would undoubtedly agree.
What started as a page to document the books she loved, those she didn’t love quite so much, and why, has grown into a powerhouse. On the feed, you’ll find the New Zealand-based creative’s current reading list, accompanied by short blurbs about each novel, essays she’s reading to combat internet brain rot, her personal Substack essays, and much more.
Alongside this, Rachel has launched a subsidiary account, Litsy, where non-viral book recommendations – both old and new – can thrive. Her approach to reading is entirely mood-based, and she’ll often pick up a book and, “if it doesn't grab me, then I put it aside and move on to the next one”. Solid advice, to be honest.
Rachel is a woman who knows what she wants to read – so we caught up with her to find out which books will be occupying her summer, the head-scratchers that left her rethinking, well, everything, the essays she keeps returning to, and, most importantly, whether she’s a bookmark user or a page-folder.

Summer Reading List

A pairing that earns its keep through proximity rather than contrast, apricot and coral work because neither is trying to win. Two tones from the same warm family, close enough to feel considered, different enough to hold interest - the blush of apricot softening the deeper flush of coral's red undertow.
Apricot does the quiet work. Diffused, flattering, the colour of late afternoon in a room with good light. Coral sharpens the mood without breaking it, adding just enough depth to stop the combination reading as sweet. Together they feel less like a pairing and more like a progression, a colour story that rewards looking twice.

Apricot & Coral

Our weekly Nice Things Edit is a curated Monday round-up of what we’re loving right now. From our favourite pieces on Glassette to a recipe, a watch, a read, a place to visit, a restaurant, and a gift worth bookmarking.
Each week, every member of the Glassette team shares their current favourites, whether that’s new arrivals, pieces we’ve spotted trending, or timeless finds we can’t stop thinking about. Think of it as a weekly dose of joy, discovery, and design inspiration, handpicked by the Glassette team.

Nice Things This Week