web by design - Molly E. Holzschlag
A synthesis of design expertise and technical knowledge - the author describes it as 'holistic' web design. Clear and well laid out, it's a good guide to web design - not for those who want to learn bleeding-edge web technologies but helpful to anyone who wants to learn the basics of design. The associated website is a useful intro to check before you splash out on the book.

Occidental Mythology - Joseph Campbell
"A systematic and fascinating comparison of the themes that underlie the art, worship, and literature of the Western world" - not my words, but a more concise description than anything I could come up with!

Taming the Unicorn - Imajiru
X-Files:.What if ... Scully was a virgin? Well-written, light-hearted. Note: NC17

What I've read before - 16 July 1999