Below is a list of some of my favorite Bahá'í books, in no particular order, and with a brief summary of each book. If you would like, you can click on the "Bookstore" link, and then type in a title in the search field to see if it is in print Bookstore.

1. •Bahá'í' Faith, An Introduction - Faizi, Good general introduction. But needs to be updated.
   

2. •Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era - Esslemont, Good general introduction with more details. Also showing it's age.
   

3. •Selections from the Writings of the Báb - Wonderful and the only book of the Báb translated that I am aware of.
   

4. •Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh - Classic collection translated and compiled by Shoghi Effendi.
   

5. •Prayers and Meditations of Bahá'u'lláh - Another classic collection translated and compiled by Shoghi Effendi.
   

6. •The Summons of the Lord of Hosts - Bahá'u'lláh's recently published letters to the rulers of the world.
   

7. •The Kitáb-i-Aqdas - Bahá'u'lláh, Titled by Bahá'u'lláh "The Most Holy Book", this is a book of his laws and some powerful passages.
   

8. •Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh - Great collection.
   

9. •The Hidden Words of Bahá'u'lláh - Translated by Shoghi Effendi. Perfect for daily reading.
   

10. •The Kitáb-i-Iqan - Bahá'u'lláh, An amazing work done in a very short period of time.
    

11. •`Abdu'l-Bahá in London - Great compilation of talks and stories of the Master in London. (Not Authoritative text. But well done.)
    

12. •Foundations of World Unity - `Abdu'l-Bahá, excellent.
    

13. •Memorials of the Faithful - `Abdu'l-Bahá, insightful and moving accounts of early Bahá'ís.
    

14. •Paris Talks - `Abdu'l-Bahá, pilgrims notes of `Abdu'l-Bahá in Paris. (Not Authoritative text. But well done.)
    

15. •Selections from Writings of `Abdu'l-Bahá - Excellent.
    

16. •Some Answered Questions - `Abdu'l-Bahás' answers to a believers detailed questions. Fantastic.
    

17. •Tablets of the Divine Plan - `Abdu'l-Bahá, classic.
    

18. •The Promulgation of Universal Peace - `Abdu'l-Bahá, wonderful talks.
    

19. •The Will and Testament of `Abdu'l-Bahá - Very significant and worth studying.
    

20. •Vignettes from the Life of `Abdu'l-Bahá - Pilgrims notes of the His Life. (Not Authoritative text. But well done.)
    

21. •Bahá'í' Administration - Shoghi Effendi, excellent.
    

22. •God Passes By - Shoghi Effendi, history of the Bahá'í Faith through the eyes of the brilliant mind of the Guardian. |
    

23. •Messages to America 1932-1947 - Shoghi Effendi, early letters. Classic.
    

24. •Messages tothe Bahá'í' World 1950-1957 - Shoghi Effendi, early letters. Must read.
    

25. •The Advent of Divine Justice - Shoghi Effendi, worth studying.
    

26. •The World Order of Bahá'u'lláh - Shoghi Effendi, timely (even today) in describing the worlds problems, and how to solve them.
    

27. •Unfolding Destiny - Shoghi Effendi, Messages to the British Isles, great reading to see the early days of the Faith.
    

28. •The Dawnbreakers - Nabil and Shoghi Effendi, must read early history of the Faith.
    

29. •Door of Hope - Ruhe, interesting tidbits about the city of Akka and the Faith.
    

30. •God Loves Laughter - Sears, funny personal account of great man.
    

31. •Tahirih - Must read account of the life of a brilliant Bahá'i woman.
    

32. •The Báb - Balyuzi, great factual account of His life by an accomplished scholar.
    

33. •The Guardian of the Bahá'í' Faith - Rabanni (Ruhiyyih Khanum, his wife), excellent book about Shoghi Effendi.
    

34. •The Priceless Pearl - Khanum, Wife of Shoghi Effendi, gives a timeless glimpse of the Guardian to which we are all indebted.
    

35. •Commentary to The Will and Testament of `Abdu'l-Bahá - Hoffman, significant and insightful.
    

36. •Letters and Essays:Mirza Abu'l Fadl - Great stories of a brilliant scholar.
    

37. •Miracles and Metaphors - More great stories from an amazing man.
    

38. •The Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh, vol. 1 - Taherzadeh gives us an extraordinary glimpse of Bahá'u'lláh in this four book series. Defiinitely a must read.
    

39. •The Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh, vol. 2 - Taherzadeh
    

40. •The Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh, vol. 3 - Taherzadeh
    

41. •The Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh, vol. 4 - Taherzadeh
    

42. •`Abdu'l-Bahá - Balyuzi, another great history.
    

43. •Bahá'u'lláh, The King of Glory - Balyuzi, excellent account of His life.
    

44. •Bahiyyih Khanum,The Greatest Holy Leaf - Excellent.
    

45. •Shoghi Effendi - Giachery, He worked with the Guardian, and gives a moving account of his recollections.
    

46. •Tahirih the Pure - Very good.
    

47. •Century of Light - Prepared under the supervision of the Universal House of Justice, it is a brilliant assessment of the Bahá'í Faith to date, and how it is influencing the world.