We Need To Take A Minute For These Naked Men Reading In Bed

Luke Austin is a Los Angeles-based photographer who specializes in steamy photo shoots. His latest collection "Bed 2" captures naked men at their finest -- when reading. 

The "Bed 2" series has been featured on Austin's Instagram of late. 

But they're also published in what Austin calls "Mini Beaubooks" available for purchase on his website. 

(And that version doesn't include the censoring) 

The sexy scholars Austin shoots are generally friends or acquaintances rather than professional models.

"I've always preferred shooting the 'regular' guy as opposed to professionals because there's that little resulting awkwardness that really works in the photo,"

Each of the subjects actually read their favorite books aloud during the shoot.

From Pablo Neruda to Patti Smith and Michel Bernanos, these babes are true bookworms. 

Austin said that the act of actually reading made the subjects less conscious and gave the shoot a real, natural feel since they weren't focused on what their bodies looked like. 

"I like softening the macho, and I think it's refreshing to see muscle guys shot like that." 

Check out even more of Austin's creative work on his Instagram or website. 

So if reading in bed wasn't your favorite pastime before, maybe these men will make you reconsider.