Editors' Picks: 4 Home Pieces to Snag in August

A lot of books cross my desk, but few capture my attention like Bad Girls Throughout History ($20 preorder). This beautifully illustrated hardcover book would look lovely on your coffee table, but would serve you better on your nightstand where you can be inspired by the 100 bad (more like badass) girls featured inside. Each extraordinary gal — think pirates, scientists, artists, spies, and more — is given her own page complete with a watercolor portrait and quick bio essay. Get a sample in the video below. It makes the perfect gift, but be warned: once you lay your hands on this tome, you won't want to give it away, so order an extra copy for yourself.