Book 1: Leatherwork For Beginners: Your Practical Guide To Leathercrafting by Wayne Moun

This is a good starting book with plenty of information for those just starting in the wonderful world of Leatherwork. The author manages to cover all the basics and provide additional useful and interesting background information from the origins of leathercraft to basic techniques to get started with your first DIY leather project.

The book covers:

• The History of Leather Crafting
• How to Choose Leather (Must Read!)
• The Various Types of Leather Explained
• Basic Tools Required For Leathercrafting
• Measuring & Marking your Leather
• How to Cut Leather Correctly
• Your Definitive Guide to Dyeing Leather
• Finishing Dyed Leather
• Casing Leather – the Correct Method
• How To Stamp Leather
• How To Glue Leather
• Burnishing Leather
• How to Make Stitching Holes in Your Leather
• Lacing & Stitching
• Snaps & Rivets Explained in Leathercrafting
• Breeding the Pooch
  

Book 2: Leathercraft for Beginners: With Easy-To-Do Projects by Ross C Cramlet

A great guide for beginners who want to get started with leather DIY projects. The book covers topics from equipment to leather techniques; dying, lacing, finishing, and attaching snap fasteners Key plates. The author offers step by step guide to easy DIY leather projects:

• DIY Leather Belt
• DIY Leather Bookmarks 
• DIY Leather Key cases
• DIY Leather Coin purses 
• DIY Leather Bag tag and strap
• DIY Leather Book and memo-pad covers
• DIY Leather Monogram designs 

This is a good book for all beginners with helpful information. For people who are interested in materials for leather, it is of great help with wonderful results for your leathercraft DIY projects.

Book 3:The Leathercraft Handbook: 20 Unique Projects for Complete Beginners Kindle Edition by Candice Lau

This book is a modern introduction to beginners, offering basic skills, tools, and techniques. The author in this book helps you to create refreshing contemporary leather design pieces that you can make at home. Also showing you how to create elegant and durable designs by using traditional leathercraft methods/processes.

Easy-to-follow tutorials and templates range from a classic glasses case to a chic tote bag and lastly offering you inspiration on how to make your own designs. This book has everything you need for beginners and a staple for leather crafters.

Book 4: Leather Bags: 14 Stylish Designs to Sew for Any Occasion Hardcover by Kasia Ehrhardt

This is a great book for people who want to get started in leather bags with plenty of information and a guide. The author offers 14 DIY leather projects which have easy-to-read photographic instructions and basic information from choosing the right leather to techniques for creating beginner-friendly projects.

Get this book and you will not be disappointed! Everything is explained down to the tiniest detail and you will be confident enough to do your next leather project. 

Book 5: The Leatherworking Starter Handbook: Beginner Friendly Guide to Leather Crafting Process, Tips and Techniques (DIY Series) by Stephen Fleming

This is a simple and informative handbook for beginners who want to use leathercraft as a hobby. 

An insightful guide that gives you a lot of helpful information on tools, techniques, and processes which will help you in your initial leather DIY projects. The author also offers an appendix that has a list of online resources with free patterns, tips, and techniques.

The book covers:

• History of leather
• Basics tools and their usage
• Making patterns
• Cutting patterns
• Gluing
• Beveling, embossing, stamping
• Stitching basics
• Coloring and finishing
• Tips, techniques for the beginner
• Leather crafting, physical pain, and ergonomics