Second Nature - a gardener's education by Michael Pollan
A delicious meditation on our relationship with the earth.

Dancing Wu Li Masters - an overview of the new physics by Gary Zukav
A fascinating view of physics theory for curious non-scientists, filled with "ah-ha!" moments and zen philosopy

The Organizing Sourcebook: nine strategies for simplifying your life by Kathy Waddill
A good guide to help diagnose, replace and refine rusty organizing strategies with systems that work.

A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia & Lee McAlester
An illustrated guide to houses in America

Holdfast: at home in the natural world by Kathleen Dean Moore
A philosopher and naturalist examines our connections to what we hold most dear.

The Experience of Place: a new way of looking at and dealing with our radically changing cities and countryside by Tony Hiss