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First off - allow me to say that the best way for Westerners to learn about Islam is through Islamic Philosophy. The books I'm going to recommend are introductory books on Islamic Philosophy. I have not included classical works because they can get very deep and in some cases, can only truly be appreciated with the assistance of a teacher.
A good book on the outline, origins, and highlights of Islamic Philosophy and its current state has been written by Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr: Islamic Philosophy from Its Origin to the Present. Professor Nasr (not to be confused with Vali Nasr) has written many books on Islamic Philosophy and Sufism.
A very good book was written by the late Ayatollah Mutahhari: Fundamentals of Islamic Thought: God, Man, and the Universe.
Another strong book on Islamic Philosophy translated in English has been written by the late Muhammad Baqir as-Sadr: Our Philosophy on Amazon or cheaper version here or alternatively Our Philosophy Online. This book, aside from laying down the foundation of epistemology and rationality, includes a critical analysis of various world philosophies (ex. Marxism) from an Islamic perspective.
Finally, you can look at the works of the acclaimed William Chittick. He has multiple works on Sufism, Islamic Philosophy, etc. William Chittick, Seyed Hossein Nasr, and Hamid Algar are who you want to look for. They are the leading Western academics on Islamic Philosophy and Sufism.
If, after reading these books, Shi'a/Sufi philosophy really appeals to you, you should strongly consider learning Persian. The Islamic seminaries in Qom (Iran) have produced many masterpieces. If you'd like to get more resources or recommendations, let me know.