Book Smart: Your Essential Reading list for Becoming a Literary Genius in 365 Days by Jane Mallison

Every few years one of these types of books comes out. This one is interestingly subdivided and includes quite a few modern writers to balance the classics. Mallison's subtitle notwithstanding, the book is worth a glance.
Skip the Preface. Mallison's writing shows quite clearly why she teaches writing rather than writes herself. And, really, do we need to have the concept spelled out for us?

Outstanding in the Field by Jim Denevan

As the interest in local food continues to grow, Jim Denevans beautiful cookbook is perfectly timed. The photography alone is worth the cover price of the book. But much more than that, the recipes are wonderful (and give the home cook ideas for all those unusual veggies one can find at farm stands!) and he includes lots of references about how to find Community Farms.
Much more than a cookbook, this is an eaters manifesto. Don't miss.