The newest editions of some of the best study guides for 2010 have been published, and if you’re studying for the GRE (or just want to learn some excellent vocabulary words and skills) then we recommend you check out these books and other learning tools:

Cracking the GRE (2011 Edition)

The Princeton Review is known for quality work and current information. This book comes with a DVD and on-line access to several practice examinations. For those of you who find it easier to listen to a presentation than to read it, the DVD provides video tutorials, as well as interactive tutorials on line to give you more practice at the questions you’ll be faced with on the actual test. The practical advice on how to work with the reading comprehension section of the test is more than worth the price of the package, as many people have the most trouble with this section. This book (and DVD) cover all of the aspects of the GRE, including the math sections. If you’re planning on taking the GRE next year, this may be your best resource.

Barron’s Essential Words for the GRE

If you’d rather focus on just the vocabulary words and test strategies, this book will give you both excellent instructions and a list of 800 words to learn, many of which appear frequently on the exam. Practice tests, including sentence-completion exercises which will help you learn how to use and identify words in context, are part of the package.

Guerrilla Tactics for the GRE

Subtitled “Secrets and Strategies the Test Writer’s Don’t Want You To Know,” this book is designed to help you deal with the “trick” questions built in to the GRE – the ones where the test writers are deliberately trying to confuse you so that you’ll pick what looks like the correct answer, but actually isn’t. Knowing what to look for will help you avoid making that mistake, and getting a look “behind the scenes” of the test itself will make you more confident about taking it.

GRE Vocabulary Flashcard Book (REA)

Vocabulary study – there’s an app for that! When you purchase this book of flashcard exercises (for 900 words frequently found on the GRE) you also get access to a vocabulary test preparation application for your iPhone or iPod. The book’s portable – the application even more so. This set truly gives you on-the-go vocabulary review.