Unit 443 Bridge Library (located at the Masonic Lodge) 2/11
AbrahamsBrains in Bridge -- 1962
- Helpful for experienced and new players.
ACBLEasy Guide to Duplicate Bridge -- 1982
ACBLAdventures in Duplicate Bridge -- 2002
- An introduction to ACBL Duplicate Bridge for beginners.
AndersenLebensohl Convention -- 1987 (2 cc)
AndersenPreempts from A to Z -- 1993
- Intermediate to Advanced. Clarification of principles
essential to effective preemptive action.
AugustLight Up Your Understanding of Bidding -- 1995
- Author’s primary goal is to have the reader understand
why he bids the way he does. Aimed primarily for the
new player, but also highly readable for all levels.
Baron/Stewart The Bridge Student Text: Defensive Play -- 1988
Baron/Stewart The Bridge Student Text: For Intermediate Players -- 1988
BergenTo Open or Not to Open – 2003 (2)
- Featuring the Rule of 20
BergenDeclarer Play the Bergen Way -- 2004
- Techniques every declarer must know
BergenThe New Convention Card (1994)
BergenBetter Bidding with Bergen: Vol. I -- 1985 (2 cc)
- Uncontested Auctions
BergenBetter Bidding with Bergen: Vol. II -- 1995 (2 cc)
- Competitive Auctions. Explains bids used by top players
and how to incorporate them into your bidding system.
BergenBetter Rebidding with Bergen -- 2003 (2 cc)
- Over 150 examples with detailed explanations.
BergenPoints Schmoints -- 1995 (2 cc)
- Tips on bidding, play and defense. Funny and easy to
understand. Secrets on how to count trumps, the real
scoop on doubles, and more.
BergenBergen’s Best Bridge Quizzes, Vol. I – 2003
BergenMore Points Schmoints -- 1999
- A fine sequel -- enjoyable and profitable reading.
BergenMarty Sez, Vol. 2 -- 2002
- Helpful hints, guaranteed to make you a more formidable
opponent.
BergenMore Declarer Play the Bergen Way -- 2006
- How to think about the hand when dummy is tabled.
Blackwood Blackwood on Slams -- 1970
- The premiere book on slams.
BlackwoodThe Complete Book of Opening Leads -- 1983
- The most complete book on the subject.
BlubaughEscaping One No Trump Doubled
- Interesting suggestions, including the Rollout Redouble.
BoederThinking about IMPS -- 1994
- How to win more often at Team events.
BrecherHocus-Pocus – 2001
-A Bridge Book with a Difference
Brecher/Pottage More Hocus Pocus – 2002
-Bridge and Logic Puzzles
BrockBols Bridge Tips – 1997
-Tips on Bidding, Defense, and Play
BrownWinning Defense -- 1952
- Examines every aspect of defensive play.
Cappelletti100 Bridge Problems, Using Poker Tactics -- 2004
CoffinBridge Play from A - Z -- 1979
- a classic on play of the cards.
CoffinEndplays in Bridge -- 1981 (2 cc)
- Eliminations, Squeezes and Coups for intermediate
and advanced players.
CohenLaw of Total Tricks -- 1992
- Improve your competitive bidding judgment. Examples
In easy-to-read format. Best seller.
CohenPlaying Better Bridge -- 1962
- Quiz technique to teach better bidding and playing.
Colchamiro How you can Play Like an Expert -- 2007
- 21st Century rules and other guidelines for winning at
your level and above.
Cole (ed.)Grand Slam – 1975
-13 great stories about bridge.
CookConfessions of a Bridge Addict – 1979
-“Hands I’ve played . . .”
CornPlay Bridge with the Aces – 1972
-Play hands along with this famous team.
CrowhurstPrecision Bidding in ACOL – 1974
-European system useful on Internet.
DiosyYou Have to See This – 1998
-A splendid array of deals.
DormerPowerhouse Hands – 1975
-How to recognize and get the most from your big cards.
DormerDormer on Deduction – 1995
-Interesting book written by a fine bridge player & writer.
Downer-Pomer Standard Bidding with SAYC – 2005
-Standard American Yellow Card system—especially
Valuable for online players.
EberHave I Got a Story for You! – 1984
-An anthology of favorite bridge tales.
ElsnerJake of Diamonds – 1963
-The islands of Hawaii lure Jake to a tournament, and he
finds stolen jewels and a murder.
EwenOpening Leads – 1970 (2 cc)
-Well-written and easy to read. What to lead against NT,
suit and slam contracts, etc.
EwenPremptive Bidding – 1975 (2 cc)
-Bid more, win more. Bid more, lose less!
EwenDoubles – 1973 (2 cc)
-For takeout, penalties, and profit.
EwenThe Defensive Bidding Quiz Book – 1980
-Test your ability and improve
EwenScandal at Buenos Aires – 1966
-Report of cheating scandal, by Bridge Journal.
FeldhamNegative, Responsive, and other Competitive Doubles – 1993
FeldhamThe Weak Two Bid in Bridge – 1985
-Responses and defense
FeldhamFive Card Major Bidding in Contract Bridge – 1985
Discusses many useful conventions
FeldheimWinning Swiss Team Tactics – 1993
FlanneryThe Flannery Two Diamond Opening – 1984
FlintTiger Bridge –1970
-“tiger tactics” tells how famous players handle the game.
ForresterBridge Player’s Bedside Book – 1998
-A collection of stories, tips, quizzes, famous hands, jokes,
and fascinating facts.
Frey How to Win at Contract Bridge – 1961 (2 cc)
-Goren says that nobody can read this book and fail to
become a better player.
FryHow to Win at Bridge with Any Partner – 1970 (2 cc)
GitelmanMaster Class – 2005
-Intermediate/Advanced lessons from the bridge table.
GoldmanWinners and Losers at the Bridge Table – 1979
-Advice, in joke form.
GoldmanAces Scientific – 1978
-Five card majors and forcing NT—an excellent book.
GorenChampionship Bridge – 1964
-High-level bridge. A very interesting book.
GorenSports Illustrated Book of Bridge – 1961
GorenAdvanced Bidding – 1963
-Teach yourself how to bid like an expert!
GorenNew Bridge Complete – 1985
-Newer edition of a classic work.
GorenPrecision – 1971 (2 cc)
GorenGoren Settles the Bridge Arguments – 1974
-Authoritative answers to problems that are the cause of
Frequent misunderstandings at the bridge table.
GorenPlay Winning Bridge with any Partner (even a Stranger) – 1976
-How to cope with bad players as well as good ones.
GorenDoubling to Win at Contract Bridge – 1975
GorenTips for Successful Duplicate Play – 1975
GorenBridge Quizzes – 1966
GranoveterFor Experts Only – 1993
-Selected Essays on Bridge
GranoveterBridge Additions – 1995
-New age inventions tempered with old-fashioned advice
GranoveterForgive Me, Partner! – 1997
-Guide to a successful partnership
GranoveterBridge Today Digest – 2001
-Practical advice and bridge stories
GranoveterMurder at the Bridge Table – 1989 (2 cc)
-A mystery story full of bridge tips.
GranoveterI Shot my Bridge Partner – 1989
-Classic murder mystery with bridge hands.
GranoveterA Switch in Time – 1994
-A fine book on defense.
Granoveter, P. Movie Guide for Bridge Players – 1996
-180 movie reviews.
GranoveterThe Bridge Team Murders – 1992
-The hardboiled, how-to-play imps whodunit!
GrantBridge – The Club Series: Bidding – 1990 (2 cc)
-Five card majors, long suit count, responses, rebids,
competitive bidding.
GrantBridge—The Diamond Series: Play of the Hand – 1988 (2cc)
-Planning, developing tricks, eliminating losers, entries,
managing the trump suit.
GrantBridge—The Heart Series: Defense – 1989 (2 cc)
-Opening leads, 2nd & 3rd hand play, signals, planning
and developing tricks.
GrantBridge – The Spade Series: Introduction to Duplicate – 1990
-Convention card, various types of games.
Grant/Rodwell Two over One Game Force – 2009
-Excellent new book on this bidding system.
GrantBetter Bridge Series: Basics – 1995
-Guarantees new players the basics of bridge.
GrayThe Best of Robert Gray, Book Two – 1954-1992
-From the Bridge World Magazine
HallHow the Experts Win at Bridge – 1996
The best thinking and philosophy of the experts on every
aspect of the game. Secrets of successful partnerships.
HammanAt the Table – My Life and Times – 1994
-Look inside the mind of a brilliant superstar and see how he concentrates and cultivates winning habits.
HardyAdvanced Bridge Bidding for the 21st – 2002
HardyCompetitive Bidding with Two-Suited Hands – 1996 (2 cc)
-Want to liven up your convention card and improve your
partnership? You’ll be delighted with these ideas, but
your opponents won’t!
Hardy/Roney Play My Card – 1980
HardyTwo over One Game Force – 1989 (2 cc)
-The most popular bidding style today. Intermediate
through expert. “1990 Bridge Book of the Year.”
HardyStandard Bidding for the 21st Century – 2000
-A complete textbook – excellent.
HardySplinters and other Shortness Bids – 1987
HardyFourth Suit Forcing – 1984
HardyForcing No Trump Responses—1984
HardyNew Minor Forcing after One No Trump Rebid--1984
HarrisLaws of Duplicate Bridge through the Eyes of the Player-2008
-Very accurate & up-to-date description of rules, with
examples.
HarrisonThe Player’s Guide to the Rules of Duplicate Bridge – 1989
Hayden (Truscott) Bid Better, Play Better – 1966
An instructive and highly readable book.
Huggett/Cashmore Monster Book of Basic Declarer Play – 2003
-Basic declarer play, especially for beginners.
JannerstenPrecision Bridge – 1972
-Excellent book on the subject.
JannerstenFind the Mistakes (a bridge quiz) – 1981
-Identifies mistakes in play that are concealed by a
successful result.
KantarFor the Defense, Vol. I – 1983
-100 practical defensive problems
KantarRoman Keycard Blackwood – 1991 (2 cc)
-It’s not for beginners, tough for intermediates, &
experts please beware. Here is the Untold Story!
KantarEddie Kantar Teaches Modern Bridge Defense – 1999
KantarEddie Kantar Teaches Advanced Bridge Defense – 1999
KantarBridge for Dummies – 1997
-User-friendly book, quick reference format, packed
with basic, in-depth information for all players.
KantarA Treasury of Bridge Tips – 1992 (2 cc)
-Dramatically improve your bidding. Sensible ideas.
KantarDefense Tips for Bad Card Holders – 1994 (2 cc)
-Contains 600 defensive tips with excellent examples.
KantarGamesman Bridge – 1972
-Kantar teaches Stanley how to play.
KantarIntroduction to Declarer’s Play – 1968
-Includes finesses, cross-ruffing, end plays, and slam and game contracts.
KantarIntroduction to Defender’s Play – 1968
-Defense vs. no trump and suit contracts.
KantarBridge Humor – 1977
KantarDefensive Bridge Play – 1975 (2 cc)
KantarBridge Conventions – 1972 (2 cc)
-Still a very useful book.
KantarTest Your Bridge Play – 1974 (2 cc)
KantarImproving your Bidding Skills – 1980 (2 cc)
-Basic bidding, doubles, competitive bidding, and more.
KaplanItalian System of Winning Bridge – 1959
KaplanDuplicate Bridge: How to Play, How to Win – 1966
KaplanWinning Contract Bridge Complete – 1964
-Fundamentals and fine points.
KaplanCompetitive Bidding – 1965 (3 cc)
-Full-length treatment of competitive & defensive bidding.
Kaplan/Sheinwold How to Play Winning Bridge—1958 & 1967
-Complete book on their revolutionary system.
Kaplan/Rubens Challenge the Champs, Book IV – 1969 & 1981
-From the Bridge World.
KarminThe Art of Card Reading at Bridge – 1973
-Count out hands—and progress from amateur to master.
KarpinDrawing of Trumps & its Postponement – 1981 (2 cc)
-Excellent book, recommended by Max Hardy.
KarpinWinning Play in Contract Bridge – 1964 (2 cc)
-Strategy at Trick 1. Good for players of all levels.
KarpinWinning Play in Tournament & Duplicate – 1968.
-How the experts triumph.
KarpinThe Finesse – 1972
-How to win more tricks more often.
KarpinHow to Play (and Misplay) Slam Contracts – 1962
Kay, etc.Complete Book of Duplicate Bridge – 1965
-Comprehensive book on bidding, playing, and scoring.
KearseBridge Conventions Complete – 1984 & 1990 (3cc)
-The Original version and the updated version are both
very comprehensive guides.
KelseySlam Bidding – 1973
-A little time spent on this book gives great results.
KelseyKilling Defense at Bridge – 1994 (2 cc)
-Not a book for beginners. Can be treated as a text
book or a test book.
KelseyMatch Point Bridge – 1970
-Seeking to improve your play at matchpoint? This
book is a classic.
KelseyTest Your Percentages – 1989
-A working knowledge of percentages is necessary for
good play.
KelseyThe Tricky Game – 1982
-How to cultivate a more deceptive style.
KelseyAdvanced Play at Bridge – 1968
-Not for beginners. Reader is shown 26 cards and
attempts to work out answers.
KingThe Hog in the 21st Century – 1999
-The latest adventures of Mollo’s Menagerie
King, J.The Squeeze in Valhalla – 1964 (2 cc)
-Improve your bridge game with this easy-to-follow
technique for mastering simple and advanced squeezes.
KlingerCue Bidding to Slams – 1992
KlingerBid Better, Much Better, after Opening 1 NT – 2001
-An excellent and helpful book.
KlingerSafety Plays and End Plays – 1997
-Ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate players.
Contains a wealth of examples.
KlingerFifty Winning Duplicate Tips – 1991 (2 cc)
-Includes constructive bidding, competitive bidding, opening leads, declarer play, and defense.
KlingerImprove Your Bridge Memory – 1984 (2 cc)
-How to remember vital principles, & which cards are high. How to cause memory problems for your opponents, & how to avoid bidding disasters.
KlingerThe Modern Losing Trick Count – 1986 (2 copies)
-Best book available on the subject.
KlingerBetter Bridge with Better Memory – 1998
-Great memory aids to help you play better.
KlingerGuide to Better Card Play – 1991
-Declarer play, defensive technique, 100 practice
hands, 500 exercises.
KlingerGuide to Better Duplicate Bridge – 1996 (2 cc)
-Highly recommended—explains the “good and bad”
about popular bridge conventions.
KlingerBridge Without Error – 1981
-Mistakes are shown, with easy to eliminate them.
Klinger100 Winning Bridge Tips – 1987 (2 cc)
-Bidding, opening leads, declarer play, and defense.
KlingerWinning Bridge – Trick by Trick – 1980
-Read this and improve your bridge!
Klinger/Kambites Bridge Conventions for you – 1999 (2 cc)
-Author explains logic behind popular conventions.
LampertThe Fun Way to Serious Bridge – 1980
-A wonderful book for beginners.
LavinthalDefense Strategy in Bridge – 1963
-Introduces the complete range of Suit Preference signals.
LawrenceDouble! -- 2002
-New meanings for an old bid.
LawrenceThe Complete Guide to Passed Hand Bidding – 1989 (2 cc)
The options and weapons available when partner originally
passes.
LawrenceSwiss Teams of 4 – 1982
LawrenceHandbook of Partnership Understandings – 1985
-Recommended for novice through expert.
LawrenceOpening Leads – 1996 (2 cc)
-Expert advice. Presented in easily readable style.
LawrenceThe Complete Guide to Contested Auctions – 1992 (2 cc)
-How to deal with any kind of interference by opponents.
LawrenceJudgment at Bridge – 1976 (2 cc)
-Avoid common mistakes by examining what can go wrong. Covers neglected areas of bidding and defense.
LawrenceBidding Quizzes I – The Contested Auction – 1979
-Features 2-over-1 methods.
LawrenceComplete Book on Overcalls in Contract Bridge – 1979 (3 cc)
-Overcall safely. Avoid dangerous overcalls on weak
suits. Jump responses to overcalls, etc.
LawrenceHow to Read your Opponents’ Cards – 1973 (3 cc)
-Learn how the experts read subtle clues and signals. Play
hands double-dummy & improve your declarer skills.
LawrenceDisturbing Opponents’ No Trump – 1995
-Practical advice on defending against NT openings.
LawrenceThe Complete Book of Takeout Doubles – 1994 (2 cc)
-Everything you need to know about takeout doubles.
LawrencePlay Bridge with Mike Lawrence – 1983 (3 cc)
-Excellent book. A 2-session matchpoint event.
LawrenceThe Complete Book on Hand Evaluation – 1983 (2 cc)
-How to refigure your assets as the bidding proceeds.
A valuable book.
LawrenceThe Complete Book on Balancing – 1983 (3 cc)
-Entertaining book on the subject, for serious players.
LawrenceTrue Bridge Humor – 1980
-Jokes and cartoons.
Lawrence/Hanson Winning Bridge Intangibles – 1985
-Winning behavior at the table.
LawrenceJacoby and Texas Transfers – 1983
LawrenceHow to Play Card Combinations – 1988
-Unlocking the secrets.
LawrenceFalsecards – (no publication date)
LawrenceMajor Suit Raises – 1983 (2 cc)
LawrenceDynamic Defense – 1985 (2)
Lawrence/Wirgren I Fought the Law of Total Tricks – 2004
-How to evaluate your hand for more accurate bidding.
LindkvistClassic & Modern Bridge Conventions, Vol. 1, 2001
LindkvistClassic & Modern Bridge Conventions, Vol. II, 2002
LindkvistClassic & Modern Bridge Conventions, Vol. III, 2002
LindkvistClassic & Modern Bridge Conventions, Vol. IV, 2003
LoveBridge Squeezes Complete – 1959 (2 cc)
-Winning end play strategy.
MachlinTournament Bridge – An Uncensored Memoir – 1980
-Bridge anecdotes that really happened.
MageeBridge Quiz Book – 1996
-160 trivia questions & 80 full-page bridge problems
MallonOpening Leads and Signals – 1964
-Recommended for beginners and experts.
MarkusPlay Better Bridge – 1979
-Over 200 hands illustrate bidding & strategy.
MarstonAll About Notrumps – 1989
-Clear & concise book on basic NT bidding and play.
MilesAll 52 Cards – 1992 (2 cc)
-How to reconstruct concealed hands at the bridge table.
MilesDefensive Signals – 1995
-For advanced players to use with a regular partner. Will
dramatically improve your results.
MilesHow to Win at Duplicate Bridge – 1957
-Advanced duplicate techniques.
MilesStronger Competitive Bidding – 1992
-Weapons that are needed to win in competitive bidding.
MillerBridge Brilliance and Blunders – 1962
-Interesting book that can be enjoyed whenever you have
a few minutes to spare.
MillerDear Billy – 1992
Collections of real-life questions from bridge players
MolloBridge in the Menagerie – 1965
-1st book in the Hideous Hog series.
MolloBridge in the Fourth Dimension – 1974
-Further adventures of the Hideous Hog.
MolloBridge in the Fifth Dimension – 2002
-Even further adventures of Rueful Rabbit & Hideous Hog.
MolloDestiny at Bay – 1988
-More adventures of Hideous Hog, etc.
MolloTest Your Defense – 1970
-150 bridge situations that will make you play better.
MolloThe Bridge Immortals – 1967
-Lively sketches of some of the world’s greatest bridge players.
MolloBridge Quiz Book – 1968-1998
The shortest cut to expert play
Mollo/Gardner Card Play Technique – 1985
-Classic textbook on technique.
Mollo/Nielsen How Good is Your Defense? – 1976
-Teaches basic ways to picture the unseen hands.
MoreheadMorehead on Bidding – 1964
MouldStep-by-step Slam Bidding – 1995
-Detailed discussion for Intermediate players.
NorthPlan Your Defense – 1998
-Teaches basic ways to picture the unseen hands.
ParanjapeEasier Done than Said – 1998 (2)
-Brilliancy at the bridge table.
PhillipsBridge with Goren – 1960
-Outstanding bridge lore & first-class entertainment.
PomerantzThe Devil’s Tickets – 2009
-Novel about bridge players in the ‘20s & ‘30s.
PottageBridge Problems for a New Millennium – 2001
-Declarer play and defense
PottageMasterpieces of Defense – 2002
-Unravel some of the mysteries surrounding defensive play
PowellTickets to the Devil – 1968
PresbergDeath by Contract – 1997
-A fictional bridge mystery story.
PriebeTakeout Double – 2004
-An entertaining tournament bridge murder mystery.
ReesePrecision Bidding & Precision Play – 1972 (2 cc)
-Detailed account of the Precision system.
ReeseFour Suit Transfers – 1993
-A comprehensive discussion of bids used by responder
after partner opens 1NT.
ReeseBridge for Bright Beginners – 1964
-Basic bidding and play of the hand.
ReeseBridge Tips from the Masters – 1980
ReesePlay Bridge with Reese – 1960 (2 cc)
-Watch over Reese’s shoulder as he plays 75 games.
ReeseBridge Conventions, Finesses & Coups – 1967
-Every variety of finesse, endplay, and tactical maneuver.
ReeseThe Bridge Player’s Dictionary – 1959
-Bidding, play, systems, conventions, laws, definitions.
ReeseMaster Play – 1966
-Hailed by many as one of the greatest books of all time.
ReeseDevelop Your Bidding Judgment – 1962
-Reese figures the best answer to 75 tricky problems.
ReeseThe Most Puzzling Situations in Bridge Play – 1978
-The most advantageous line of play for 60 problem hands.
Reese/Trezel The Mistakes You make at Bridge – 1984