The Te Of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff

If you have heard of The Tao of Pooh you will have also heard of this book. The two together serve as companion books and to the misfortune of this book, The Tao of Pooh is a much greater book. It is not that The Te of Piglet has poor writing, it is more of a case being a product of its times.

The book focuses a bit on historical footnotes more relevant to the time of the books release and on the political climate in the US during the time period, placing the book as stuck in early 90's America. It does discuss Daoism as expected but putting a part of the political climate of the time and what is often a forgotten part of world history into a book that teaches on Daoism was not a wise move. The book requires context and one that means a history lesson. Not something I think of when I think of books explaining the beliefs within Daoism.

The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff

If you're new to Daoism and trying to learn about it this is the book to go to. It is easy to understand and is written in a way accessible to everyone. If you are already knowledgable on Daoism the book will act more of a curiosity as if are already well read on Daoist texts but have not read this book it doesn't have much to offer aside from being a rather notable book.

Hua Hu Ching by Lao Zi (Translated by Brian Walker)

If you are a Daoist this should be a must read. The many short chapters although easily to read from start to end is best chapter to chapter and philosophised on as per the many typical books within the Daoist canon.  This book is often left unread in exchange for books such as the Dao De Jing and Zhuangzi but it is worth reading, even more so if you're serious in studying the Daoist canon.

Opening The Dragon Gate: The Making of A Modern Taoist Wizard by Chen Kaiguo and Zheng Shunchao Translated by Thomas Cleary

If you're into the more tradition forms of Daoist texts this is not going to be the book for you as the formatting is very different from what is typically presented. It is rather lengthy compared to other Daoist texts and lacks the typical notes that litter many translated Daoist texts as thankfully there is a lack of a need for notes explaining certain things.
Knowing some 20th history of China can help with understanding the book but what will be the thing that will help the most with understanding this book is alike to all other Daoist texts is rereading the book.

Seven Taoist Masters: A Folk Novel of China by Eva Wong

If you're into short stories this book will thankfully prove to be of worth. As a short book it is also one worth to be read multiple times due to what is learned within its pages. Plentiful with its messages, even reading a single chapter is worth taking the time to meditate on it.

Embryonic Breathing: The Taoist Method of Opening the Dan Tian by Stuart Alve Olson

The book itself is short and doesn't have too much to remember, with notes to help explain phrases that can be difficult to understand without context. For that, it can be rather interesting to read both in context of intending to use the practices mentioned or if you are just curious about Daoist practises.

The Flood Myths of Early China by Mark Edward Lewis

As far as books go the author has done fantastically to make this one as academic as possible and the approach is well appreciated. The book is relatively short and a huge chunk of it is end notes which I imagine may annoy some people, but all the references to Chinese books within the book itself makes this book alone a great place to begin if you wish to know which ancient Chinese books to go to to read. 

On the subject matter itself the book proves to be a good starting point to learn some Chinese mythology, even if this is an obvious case of only being a small portion of the whole. Mixed in with the previously mentioned short length, this book makes for a great way to be showered with information and further personal interest in Chinese mythology and religion with the references books within its pages.

The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casing Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition by Benebell Wen

With all the Daoist texts translated into English and what is written about the religion there is a certain lack of books in English about the talismans done within the religious tradition. This book fixes that and with great detail, making it hard not to recommend.

Lengthy, lovingly filled with information and useful to those beginning in talismans this very book is one that should be read by those even just interested in Daoism as a religion.

Alchemists, Mediums And Magicians: Stories of Taoist Mystics (Translated And Edited By Thomas Cleary)

Categorised by time periods the people lived in, the book is filled with supposed immortals through China's history and makes for a worthwhile read on those who are knowledgable on the Taoist classics. The book makes note of the many stories of supposed immortals over the years.

Clarity And Tranquility: A Glide fo Daoist Meditation by Stuart Alve Olson

If you're into meditation, pick up this book. It is detailed on how to the Daoist styled mediation, but that is at the end of the book. Before that there is plenty of writing that is best understood if you already have knowledge on Daoist terms and will likely be most interesting to those who are more serious practitioners of the Dao.
 Reading the whole book can be worthwhile to the more casual reader trying to learn the meditation style presented but just sticking on the guide on how to do the meditative practices may be best to certain peoples.