I often get asked in workshops and trainings if there is one book I would recommend for a general reference and understanding of Ayurveda. Unfortunately, I don't just have one but I thought I would provide my list of favorites.
Ayurvedic Understanding
Ayurveda: The Science of Healing by Vasant Lad
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Vasant Lad
Ayurveda and the Mind by Dr. David Frawley
Yoga and Ayurveda: Self Healing and Self-Realization
Living Ahimsa Diet: Nourishing Love and Life by Maya Tiwari
The Path of Practice: A Woman's Book of Ayurvedic Healing by Maya Tiwari
The Three Season Diet by John Douillard
You Can Heal Your Life by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurvedic Cook Books
Ayurvedic Cooking for Westerners by Morningstar
The Tastes of Ayurveda by Amrita Sondhi
Eat, Taste, Heal by Yarema, Rhoda, and Brannigan
The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate O'Donnell
The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen by Tayla Lutzker
Simple Ayurvedic Recipes by Myra Lewin
Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing by Vasant Lad and Usha Lad
A Life of Balance: The Complete Guide to Ayurvedic Nutrition and Body Types with Recipes by Maya Tiwari
Ayurvedic Herb Books
The Yoga of Herbs by Dr. David Frawley and Vasant Lad
Ayurvedic Medicine by Sebastian Pole
These are just a few of my favorites outside of my traditional texts. I can't say I just have one favorite! So grateful for the pages of wisdom.