- Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
- In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
- Drop Dead Healthy by A.J. Jacobs
Recommended Cookbooks
- The Way to Cook by Julia Child
- The Big Book of Pasta edited by Parragon Books Ltd
Recommended Travel Guides
- Rick Steves (I've personally used London, Paris, and Rome)
- Anything by Emily Giffin (personal favorite: Baby Proof)
- Anything by Jennifer Weiner
- Sushi for Beginners by Marian Keyes
- The Violets of March by Sarah Jio
Perfect for Anyone
- Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- Sacre Bleu by Christopher Moore
Recommended Magazines
Health, Food, and Cooking
- Food and Wine
- Cooking Light
- Gourmet
- bon appetit
Travel
- Budget Travel
- Travel + Leisure
- Los Angeles
