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Following is a list of books available through Amazon.com that deal with travel in Poland, Polish history, genealogy, cooking, language, Polish authors, and more.
| Lodz | Genealogy |
| History | Culture |
| Food | Fiction |
| Language | Travel |
| Maps | Video |
- The Diary of Dawid Sierakowiak : Five Notebooks from the Lodz Ghetto - An amazing diary recalling the horrendous events that took place in Lodz during the Second World War.
- My Secret Camera : Life in the Lodz Ghetto These photographs were taken secretly by the author, Mendel Grossman, who later died during a forced march. They recount what life was like in the Lodz ghetto.
- Jewish Roots in Poland : Pages from the Past and Archival Inventories This book is illustrated with hundreds of antique and contemporary photographs of Polish cities and towns; and the depth and scope of its genealogical resource lists will help many Jews find amazing truths about their heritage.
- Polsih Roots - by Rosemary A. Chorzempa. An excellent book to begin researching your Polish family.
- Polish Surnames: Origins and Meanings, Second Edition - by William F. Hoffman. If you've ever wondered what your Polish name means, this is the book to get. William "Fred" Hoffman presents a clear explanation of the many variations of names, including Polish prefixes and suffixes. Over 30,000 Polish surnames are included in this book.
- They Came in Ships : A Guide to Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor's Ship - a short but useful guide to finding your immigrant ancestor on ship's passenger lists. This book does not apply only to Poland, but for immigration from all countries.
- They Became Americans : Finding Naturalization Records and Ethnic Origins - A useful guide to researching naturalization records.
- The History of Poland - by Mieczysaw B. Biskupski. This book, published in 2000, deals with Poland's history from its origins through the end of the twentieth century.
- Resistance : The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising - by Israel Gutman. Written by a death camp survivor, this book is a detailed history of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. It includes many photographs and maps.
- The Polish Way : A Thousand-Year History of the Poles and Their Culture - by Adam Zamoyski. A comprehensive history of Poland.
- Heart of Europe : A Short History of Poland - by Norman Davies. Beginning with Solidarity and the immediate concerns of the period since 1945, Davies works backward through time to highlight the themes and traditions of the past which are still alive in the present.
- Polish Customs, Traditions and Folklore - Enhance your genealogy with an interesting cultural history of Poland.
- Polish Weddings Customs & Traditions - Learn about traditional Polish weddings, and where the customs originated.
- Old Polish Legends A delightful collection of Polish legends, including how the city of Krakow was named, the story of Mieszko and how Poland became a Catholic country, the legend of St. Adalbert, the Trumpeter of Krakow, and more.
- Eat Smart in Poland : How to Decipher the Menu Know the Market Foods & Embark on a Tasting Adventure - a menu guide for traveling in Poland.
- Old Polish Traditions in the Kitchen and at the Table - A book that shows that Polish food is more than just pierogi.
- The Art of Polish Cooking - This definitive Polish cookbook contains recipes for all the traditional favorites enjoyed in Poland for more than 1,000 years. The Art of Polish cooking includes 500 recipes for hors d'oeuvres, soups, sweet dishes, entrees, salads, pastries, beverages, and menus for authentic Polish meals. Notes on some of the holiday customs and the origins of historic dishes are also featured.
- Food and Drink in Medieval Poland : Rediscovering a Cuisine of the Past - The first English translation of Maria Dembinska's groundbreaking study of the foods and eating habits of the Polish in the Middle Ages.
- Poland by James Michener. A fictional story set during 800 years of Poland's history. It's a great story!
- Berlitz Polish Phrase Book - If you are traveling to Poland, this phrase book contains the basics of the Polish language and will allow you to communicate in a variety of situations.
- Langenscheidt's Universal Polish Dictionary - Provides a pocket-sized Polish/English - English/Polish dictionary with over 35,000 references.
- Lonely Planet Poland - This is the third edition of this travel guide. Travellers have found it helpful in planning trips, but anyone will find it useful for descriptions of the major towns and attractions in Poland.
- Insight Guide: Poland - a fact-filled resource for travel to Poland...actual or arm-chair!
- Blue Guide: Poland - Presented here are fifty itineraries that pass through idyllic landscapes, scenic towns, and the major cities, including Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Poznan, Lodz, Torun, and Wroclaw. This guide provides an insider's view of Poland, from its culture, people, myths, folklore, to its art, architecture, literature, and history.
- Eyewitness Travel Guides: Warsaw - Eyewitness Travel Guides are not your ordinary travel books - they are not only informative, but beautiful. This guide to Warsaw includes all of the features that have made these guides a success: color photographs, 3-D views, floor plans, and more.
- The Rough Guide to Poland - The 4th edition of the popular travel series.
- Poland : Euro-Country Map - scale is 1:800,000.
