If you prefer self study over classroom based GMAT training or for that matter online GMAT preparation courses, here’s a list of the best GMAT books to get you started.

Best books for GMAT Exam

1. The Official Guide for GMAT Review 2016

Personalization: Create a study-plan that suits your specific needs.

Pacing: No competition with 20 other students in a class

Flexibility: Study whenever you want and break up the workload.



2. Manhattan GMAT Complete Strategy Guide Set, 6th Edition

The Manhattan GMAT Series, Books 1 – 5

The Manhattan GMAT Series, Book 6
The Manhattan GMAT Series, Books 7
The Manhattan GMAT Series, Books 8
Manhattan GMAT Advanced Quantitative
Manhattan GMAT 6-online tests



3. Veritas Prep Complete GMAT Course Set – 12 Books

4. Kaplan GMAT Premier 2016 with 6 Practice Tests

5. The GMAT Roadmap: Expert Advice Through Test Day

7. The PowerScore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible

8. Total GMAT Math

9. GMAT Advanced Quant

10. The PowerScore GMAT Verbal Bible

11. Kaplan GMAT Verbal Workbook, 8th Ed