These are a few of the books I feel provide useful information and inspiration for writers of all levels.

Road Atlas (UK)

World Atlas (or globe)

English Dictionary and Thesaurus

Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook

Shopping Catalogue

The Writer’s abc Checklist

Zodiac Types

Baby Names

On Writing

Body Language

Dorling Kindersley (DK Eyewitness) travel guides

Yellow Pages or equivalent phonebook.

Let me know your opinion, or suggest a book to add to the list.