Creative Bead Jewelry
by Carol Taylor
Excellent beadwork design basics, this is a must have for every beginning beader. Comprehensive in scope, it covers stringing media, tools, techniques and tips. An excellent reference, it should be on the shelf of all serious beaders! Hardcover

The Book of Beads
by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig
A comprehensive guide to buying beads; this is a book that every serious beader and collector should own. Discussion of many different bead types from all over the world. Excellent section on repair and restoration, too.Hardcover

Making Glass Beads
by Cindy Jenkins, Leslie Dierks
The definitive guide to making glass beads. The authors discuss torches, methods, glass type and many other aspects of glass bead making. Safety issues are covered as are basic instructions. Hardcover

The Irresistible Bead
by Linda Fry Kenzel
A personal favorite, this book contains instructions for a number of beautiful projects. Good design basics, and excellent technique instruction. Beautifully photographed and diagrammed. Paperback

Beautiful Beads
by Alexandra Kidd
Absolutely beautiful designs for beaded jewelry, clothing embellishment and household items. This book is so well written, I consider it a must for any beadwork library. Excellent instructions, beautiful photography and clear drawings make this book a joy to use. Paperback

Creative Bead Weaving
by Carol Wilcox Wells
A classic. This is THE book to have if you are interested in off-loom bead weaving techniques. Carol's instructions and diagrams are clear, her writing superb. If you can purchase no other books, get this one! Paperback

Indian Bead-Weaving Patterns
by Horace R. Goodhue
Another classic, this one with a vast assortment of netting and chain type stitches covered. Also includes great information on bead embroidery and loom weaving. A must-own volume! Paperback

Beads: An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World
by Janet Coles and Robert Budkin
An excellent book for the study of beads! With over 350 lavish photographs and projects for re-creating different beadwork styles from around the world, this is an excellent volume for the bead student or bead collector! Hardcover

Beaded Cross Stitch Treasure: Designs from Mill Hill
by Gary Bowles
Beadwork and cross stitch come together in this wonderful book! Lovely designs for using beads as embellishment to cross stitch patterns, with beautiful results. Paperback

DEcorating with Beads
by Lisa Brown
A delightful book, full of great ideas for using beads to decorate your home. Beaded curtains, pillows, bottle and many more fun projects are covered. Well written, with excellent step-by-step photographs. Hardcover