Reddit reviews Pipesmoking: A 21st Century Guide

Pipe Smoking: A 21st Century Guide
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0931253152?pc_redir=1411904729&robot_redir=1

This is the only book I have about pipes. I love it and have read it cover to cover. It has loads of information about both pipes and tobacco.

If you want to dive in I highly recommend this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Pipesmoking-A-21st-Century-Guide/dp/0931253152

There are also a bunch of guides that explain the differences between types of pipe tobacco.

Welcome to the club!