On the meditation thread people have recommended lots of books which they've found useful, interesting, helpful over the years. See list below.
If you ever want to join in a general chat about meditation, buddhism, knicker swapping (I'm not joking!) then wander over and meet up under the coconut tree.


Buddhsim for Mothers –a calm approach. Sarah Napthali
Buddhism For Mothers – lingering questions – Sarah Napthali

The Buddha in the world by Pankaj Mishra-bit of a history of the Buddha crossed with a travelogue crossed with a memoir

Happiness by Mathieu Ricard-a French scientist who became a Buddhist monk.

Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ommani_padmehum

Any books by by ----Thich Naht Han

Nothing Special: Living Zen' by Charlotte Joko Beck

Pema Chodron- The Places That Scare You

peace is every step by Thich Nhat Hanh

when things fall apart by pema chodron

mindful ways through depression by Jon Kabat-Zinn and the gang

john o'donohue – (Celtic spirituality)

buddhism for dummies

The Places that Scare You - Pema Chodron
Full Catastrophe Living - Jon Kabat Zinn (similar to the Mindful Way Through Depression, but aimed more at people who suffer chronic physical pain)

www.audiodharma.org

sara maitland's 'book of silence'

Happiness – Mathieu Ricard
zen mind, beginner's mind

John Kornfield's "Path with Heart" on audiobook.