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

Yellow Pages or equivalent phonebook.

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