Nourishing Traditions, by Sally Fallon

An inspiring and informative cookbook that changed life in our kitchen.

The Real Food Revival, by Sherri Brooks Vinton and Ann Clark Espuelas

Tells it like it is; explains why it is so important to eat organic and locally-produced foods, and tells how to do this.

Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, by Deborah Madison

A comprehensive and basic cookbook that should be on every kitchen shelf (whether or not you're vegetarian.)

Wild Fermentation, by Sandor Ellix Katz

An excellent reference; information about and recipes for fermented foods of all kinds.  

Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramahansa Yogananda

When Things Fall Apart, by Pema Chodron

No Death No Fear, by Thich Nhat Hanh

Light on Yoga, by BKS Iyengar