Hey folks, just finished up the book "Japanamerica".  Considering how many anime fans we have here, I figure'd a cross-post with Fan To Pro was in order.

Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded The U.S

By Roland Kelts

ISBN-10: 140398476X
ISBN-13: 978-1403984760

PROS:
A breezy, readable, yet informative look at how Japanese pop culture
has become part of US culture, mixing theories, the big picture, and
personal stories.

CONS: The book's approach
makes it more useful for getting the big picture than direct research. 
Some theories may seem odd or vague.

SUMMARY:
An interesting and thought-provoking book that can help you get a good
picture of how Japanese culture has become prominent in the US, why it
may have happened, and the future.