Greg A. Marley

I never know how to rate things that don't fall on the "literary" spectrum, but this one gave me the info I was looking for in a really enjoyable manner.

I gave this 4 stars even though it's not especially well written. It is a great beginner's guide to the world of mushrooms, covering all of the areas in which I was interested. He cites personal experience along with a decent amount of scientific literature, and he provides a helpful reading list for delving deeper into specific topics. I doubt there is a better introductory text for the field.