answer:I would recommend The Prize (Daniel Yergin) but that is somewhat dated now and is definitely more pointed at the petroleum industry. Yergin also (more recently) wrote The Quest, which is a couple years old but gives a better overall view of the energy situation. I’m not aware of any book-length quality assessments of the current energy situation. I would suggest periodical literature—specifically the IEEE Spectrum for a look at the technologies of nuclear and alternative power sources. Also, Foreign Affairs journal for the geo-political situations around energy. You’ll have to some checking on which issue(s) of each to consult, but they are both quality publications.