Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Best Books For GRE Preparation In 2023

The following are the best books for GRE preparation in 2023.

Book Name	Features	Cost	Where to Buy From
The Official Guide to the GRE® General Test, Third Edition	You can access several GRE test questions, learn test-taking strategies, understand sample essay responses, and more! The book features two real published GRE practice tests and two POWERPREP® Online practice tests that can be accessed through the ETS account.	$40 USD plus shipping	ETS Org
Official GRE® Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions Volume 1, Second Edition	It features 150 verbal reasoning questions with explanations. There are GRE practice tests for analytical writing.	$20 USD plus shipping	ETS Org
Official GRE® Quantitative Reasoning Practice Questions Volume 1, Second Edition	It features 150 quantitative reasoning practice questions with explanations. The book features free Math Review for the Quantitative Reasoning Measure of the GRE General Test. This free review offers an overview of the math topics that may appear in the exam.	$20 USD plus shipping	ETS Org
Official GRE® Super Power Pack	This super power pack features the following: l Official GRE® Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions Volume 1, Second Edition l Official GRE® Quantitative Reasoning Practice Questions Volume 1, Second Edition l The Official Guide to the GRE® General Test	$72 USD plus shipping	ETS Org
Official GRE® Value Combo (eBook Only)	This bundle gives you access to 300 new questions. The bundle features the following: l Official GRE® Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions Volume 1, Second Edition l Official GRE® Quantitative Reasoning Practice Questions Volume 1, Second Edition	$37 USD	ETS Org

In addition to the above, the following are a few other popular books to consider:

Manhattan Prep’s 5 Lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems
Kaplan’s GRE Prep Plus 2023
Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides 2022
Barron’s Essential Words for the GRE 2022
The Princeton Review Cracking the GRE Premium

Things to Look for in a GRE Book

There are several GRE preparation books in the market, however, they may differ in style, presentation, practice questions, and more. The following tips will help you choose the right book for your GRE preparation.

Focus on the layout of the book. It must have a neat organization of topics and sub-topics. Check if it gives you a comprehensive overview of sections like quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and analytical writing.
See if the book offers GRE practice tests. It must feature at least a couple of practice tests in the book. Sometimes, the publishers may offer more practice tests online than the book. So, you need to ensure there are enough practice questions in the book.
Check if the book offers detailed answer explanations along with tips and tricks to solve them.
The book must offer insights on attempting the test and building effective test taking strategies.
Most good GRE books are priced between $50 and $70.