Is this for you? What kind of quilts do you like to make? I am very fond of the Lap Quilting books by Georgia Bonesteel. I did buy a book from Better Homes and Gardens called a Quilting Encyclopedia early on, and it had everything from hand sewing, applique, piecing and so much more in other types of sewing. But as I want to learn new projects that is when I buy a book on that style. And since my family has a habit of never getting rid of books (I swear it is genetic) I keep them forever. (I did send my sister the Eleanor Burns book "Egg Money Quilts" so I can share.) I'm sorry that isn't much help. Are you just putting together a library or trying to help someone else?