1) **** “The New Quantum Universe” by Tony Hey
and Patrick Walters, 2004. This book is the best all round source of information
about quantum mechanics. There are lots of pictures, diagrams, history, experimental
evidence and depth to the discussion.
2) *** "Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed" by Jim Al-Khalili, 2003. A very good book with great illustrations but sometimes lacking in the depth of its explanations.
3) *** "Where does the Weirdness Go?" by David Lindley, 1996. A very good discussion of what is weird in quantum mechanics and why we don't see it in our everyday lives. Full discussion of the various interpretations of quantum mechanics. In 2007 he wrote ***"Uncertainty: Einstein, Heisenberg, Bohr and the Struggle for the Soul of Science" which is an excellent treatment, in depth treatment as to why quantum uncertainty is such a radical departure from classical physics.
4) *** "A Shortcut Through Time: The Path to the Quantum Computer" by George Johnson, 2003. A thorough explanation that almost made me feel like I understood what a quantum computer was.
5) *** "The Quest for the Quantum Computer" by Julian Brown, 2000. This is a great book, if you are interested in the math and computer science of quantum computers.