Recommendations for thermodynamics textbooks include "Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach" and CS Fermi's "Thermodynamics," which, while not a traditional textbook, is noted for its accessibility and affordability in the Dover edition. "Heat and Thermodynamics" by Mark W. Zemansky and Richard H. Dittman is also suggested. For statistical mechanics, "Introduction to Thermal Physics" by Daniel V. Schroeder is highlighted as engaging and accessible, despite some criticism regarding its suitability for self-study due to a lack of problem solutions. Additional recommendations include "Introductory Statistical Mechanics" by Roger Bowley and Mariana Sanchez, and "Statistical Physics" by Franz Mandl. The community encourages seeking help on the forum for any difficulties encountered with these texts.