Links to some of my favourite books:
Crafting:
Made in France: Cross-stitch and Embroidery in Red, White and Blue
Patchwork Style: 34 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life (Make Good: Crafts and Life)
Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs
Crochet Adorned: Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims
Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching
Cath Kidston Stitch!
Cooking:
No Time to Cook: Fresh and Easy Recipes for a Fast Forward World
Fabulous Food, Minus the Boombah: Jane Kennedy
Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Julia Childs, et al
{the links are to Fishpond. I receive a small commission on books purchased via the links above.}