If I see a bbq book, I buy it. Having said that, the same 2 keep bubbling up to the top of my go to list
Big Time BBQ - Ray Lampe
Serious Barbecue - Adam Perry Lang
A third vote for Serious BBQ, its a great book. I also like Low and Slow:the art of bbq in 5 easy Lessons by Gary Wiviott. He spends a lot of time explaining how to get and the importance of a clean burning fire, and it has some great recipes in it.
Another good one is Holy Smoke. It looks more at NC BBQ but gives an interesting read of the history of it and some great recipes.
I picked up[ the Southern Livings BBQ cook book and it is good too. Especially for beginners. Nice pictures to show how to set up offset smoking in a cooker and other little helpful tips.
I like Peace, Love, and BBQ by Mike Mills. It's a good read in addition to some good recipes. Some of the Raichlen books are actually pretty interesting as well for a wide range of regional recipes. BBQ USA and Planet BBQ are fun to read through and have some decent recipes.
Peace love and BBQ, and any of Dr. BBQ's books (Especially Big time BBQ Cookbook) will be good for an entertaining read, and many good recipes. I use Mike mills magic dust, in combination with Dr BBQ's big time BBQ sauce, and haven't found another combination that I like better.
I have several of those book that i have receive over the years . They are sitting on shelf collecting dust. They are all basically the same. if I need to know any infromation I usaully use google.
I personally like Championship BBQ Secrets for Real Smoked Food by Karen Putnam. Has a great sections for first time easy recipes all the way to more complicated meals. Plenty of of brines, marinades, rubs, appetizers, beef, poultry, seafood veggies,lamb, and fruit.:icon_blush