Hello Kaluba. Looks like we are neighbors. I live in Gonzales. What kind of book are you looking for? Of those listed in the catalog i have read I can fully recommend From Vines to Wines by Jeff Cox. It is a very informative and easy to read book. It concentrates on grape wines though and not much on country/fruit wines.
I second smurf on From Vines to Wines by Jeff Cox, It is an excellent book with a lot of information; however, in my honest opinion you can find just as much and more on the internet for free. I use this forum, as well as winemaker magazine for just about everything. Good Luck!
You can find answers to many questions in Alison Crowe's "Wine Maker's Answer Book." It is a good choice. If you make grape wines from fruit, or want to grow a vinyard, "From Vines to Wines" is excellent.
NW, my son gave me Alison Crowe's book plus The Backyard Vintner. I like them both! I "bought" myself a bunch of shrink caps and Terry Garey's Joy of Home Winemaking on your many recommendations with my gift certificate from the wine label contest! I'm in wine reading heaven!!
Jobe.....it is a great book, but I was dissappointed that she didn't have a recipe in there for persimmon wine. I did find one on Georges website and I have a gallon fermenting right now. My first fruit wine.......I'm so excited!