For architects, books are a fundamental tool for the dissemination of ideas and knowledge related to their profession. At the same time, architecture books constitute a broad and, at the same time, spread literary genre that encompasses both monographic works and reflections on the urban environment, and even all kinds of spatial fictions. Defining the books of architects or the relationship between architects and books is not a simple task. However, a panoramic view of the diverse relationships between books and architects shows that they not only constitute a fundamental part for the dissemination of knowledge about the profession but also are part of the architectural work itself. This article takes a journey through different types of architecture books across various epochs and geographies to reflect on the complex book-architecture relationship presented in this issue of the H-ART journal, highlighting the rich interaction between architecture and books as a way to (re)think architecture beyond the building.