7 Books That Should Be Required Reading For Every HGTV Fan

The much-anticipated Magnolia Story ($27 preorder) promises to reveal everything from Chip and Joanna's humble beginnings to their meteoric rise as the stars of Fixer Upper. In their own words, the couple tell their romantic love story and the secrets behind their business success, complete with private photos.

It's no secret that Nicole Curtis loves to rescue old houses, but until Better Than New ($28) came out, many didn't realize that rescuing and valuing old things, from friends to dogs, is a recurring theme in her life. Nicole opens up — often through the lens of homes she's rehabilitated — in this part-memoir, part-self-help book to reveal the struggles she overcame in her life and the lessons everyone can take away from them.

Emily Henderson's Styled ($33) was a New York Times Bestseller for good reason. It's not only filled with oodles of inspiring images and actionable design tips, but it also shows you how to find your own style — and then build your dream home around it.

Is your room almost right, but something is just a little off? Vern Yip's upcoming book, Design Wise: Your Smart Guide to a Beautiful Home ($28 preorder), will give you the design formulas and principles you need to achieve that flawless je ne sais quoi in every room of your home. Plus, the beautiful images of his own homes are not to be missed.

If you take comfort in Sherrod's reassuring personality as she guides first-time homebuyers through the sales process on Property Virgins, then Keep Calm...It's Just Real Estate ($16) is for you. In it, the HGTV host breaks down the entire home buying process from start to finish, taking all the stress and fear out of it.

As evidenced by their multiple HGTV hit shows, Jonathan and Drew are experts at home buying, selling, and updating. Dream Home ($30) channels their combined insights, Drew as a real estate agent and Jonathan as a licensed contractor, into one comprehensive book. Beyond the basics, the book digs into hidden costs, negotiating tactics, and even a calendar with the best dates to get deals on home products. And, of course, it's written in the brothers' colorful and always-entertaining voice.

If you've ever seen Lara Spencer's show Flea Market Flip, you know she's an expert when it comes to finding secondhand goodies. Her book Flea Market Fabulous ($26) takes this to the next level, showing readers not only how to shop, but also exactly how to decorate using these eclectic decor pieces.