Life's Like That ! by Peter Grimsdith, Maya Fidawi and Michael Karam
What better way to get introduced to a country than through its typical characters. Meet Fashion Victim, Plastic Surgery Addict, Aspiring Politician, Corniche Jogger, Mobile Phone Fanatic, Daddy's Princess and their friends. These 50 caricatures are sure to give you a good idea of what your stay in Lebanon is going to be like. Each wickedly drafted illustration is accompanied by a humorous text that is sure to keep you laughing.

Life's ... Even More Like That ! by Peter Grimsdith, Maya Fidawi and Michael Karam
If the first 50 characters weren’t enough for you, Peter, Maya and Michael have come up with 50 more Lebanese Stereotypes.  Meet another crazy cast of characters including: Bridge Player, The Marriage Fixer, SUV Lady, The Commercial Airline Pilot, Plastic Surgeon, Gym Fanatic, Hummer Driver and Traffic Cop.

A Hedonist's Guide to Beirut by Ramsay Short
A Hedonist's Guide to Beirut is for those of you who want to spend a chic and elegant vacation, brushing shoulders with the local hipsteralia. Divided into helpful sections: Sleep, Eat, Drink, Snack, Party, Culture, Shop and Play this guide will help you feel like a local, and blend in without screaming “tourist”. Full of useful information and anecdotes this guide is one of the best out there.

Syria and Lebanon (Lonely Planet Multi Country Guide) by Lara Dunston
We all go to lonelyplanet.com to read up on the places we’re going to be visiting during our next vacation.  If you want to have that valuable information just a page flip away, be sure to purchase the lonely planet guide to Lebanon and Syria.  It's very compact, light and easy-to-use and full of interesting details and maps.

Wines of Lebanon by Michael Karam and Norbert Schiller
English born Michael Karam takes us on an expert tour of Lebanese wine making and tasting by reviewing all of 20 wine producers by going  through every step of the process and giving vineyard information, tasting notes, harvest reports and full contact details for each. This beautifully illustrated book is equally useful for wine lovers, avid readers and tourists alike. This book is winner of the Gourmand Award for the Best New World Wine Book 2005.

Arak and Mezze: The Taste of Lebanon by Michael Karam and Norbert Schiller
Arak and Mezze explores two aspects of Lebanese cuisine and heritage. First, arak, the anis based spirit which is found throughout the eastern Mediterranean.  The book consequently focuses on the history of Arak fabrication and the place it holds in Lebanese history and rural tradition. Second the Mezze that accompanies Arak, and that has become synonymous with all that is healthy and delicious in what is renowned as the best food in the region. The recipes are straight forward and the pictures, although more journalistic than one would expect  are still beautiful and representative.

Green Lebanon The Book by Lara Hanna Debs and Pascale Choueiri
If you’re a nature buff this book is the buy for you.  Green Lebanon showcases what is left of Lebanon’s forest: 13% of the total area of 10452km2.  Through extensive photography this book tries to document a representative selection of forest species. It is the second step of an initiative by its authors to raise awareness on the importance of preserving the Lebanese greens, the first step of which was creating a line of jewellery “that succeeded in raising 62.000 USD. This amount was used to restore 6000 pine and olive trees across Lebanon's North, South, and Mount Lebanon. All returns from Green Lebanon The Book will be donated to the Association for Forests, Development and Conservation (AFDC) for the purpose of reforesting what forest fires have burned down.”

Spoken Lebanese by Maksoud N. Feghali
If your spoken Arabic is a little bit rusty and you’d like to read up on it this is the book for you. Thanks to his phonetic system, Dr Maksoud Feghali has created a way to help you learn the Lebanese dialect quickly, by teaching it through themes such as food, clothing, transportation, and leisure activities. It also presents day to day realistic conversations that will allow you to communicate with ease with your family or hosts.

Beirut Interiors by Hani Samaha
Hani Samaha’s book takes you into some of the most beautiful interiors of the Lebanese capital. Rich with historical furniture, unique art pieces and beautiful craftsmanship, these homes are the reflection of the Lebanese elite and its tastes. The book tells the story of 20 houses each more beautiful than the other in 20 chapters filled with beautiful photography.