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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;marid3, post: 1552077, member: 35968&quot;]Since coming to CT, I learned that there was a lot I didn’t know, and while CT has been very informative, I’ve taken the suggestion of Doug and others to open up a book or two. Here’s what I’ve read so far, and my notes.&nbsp; Perhaps this will help you if you’re looking for some good reads, and perhaps you can offer some recommendations.</p><ul> <li>Red Book – 1[SUP]st[/SUP] book, couldn’t get enough, so bought more.&nbsp; I reference this constantly.&nbsp; I know the prices aren’t accurate, but their relative value (common, scarce, rare, key, etc) is incredibly handy.</li> <li>The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual (7[SUP]th[/SUP])&nbsp; - favorite book so far.&nbsp; Many editing issues, a bit preachy and a tiny bit of credibility lost on the author’s shameless self-promotion, but by far my favorite general knowledge book.&nbsp; Read it twice</li> <li>Top 88 Coins – while this is a bit dated, the insights into WHY an expert likes/doesn’t like a given coin right now may have been some of the most illuminating reading so far.&nbsp; Essentially, it take the Survival Manual, and turns theory into practice.</li> <li>Strike it Rich with pocket change – I’m not a fan of error coins, which this is mostly about, but liked the insight and understanding of what to look for, so I can pick ‘em, even if I don’t collect ‘em.</li> <li>A Guide Book of United States Type Coins – interesting overview of each type.</li> <li>The Official ANA Grading Standards (6[SUP]th[/SUP], spiral) – a must read, but it’s more useful as a reference.</li> <li>Making the Grade – this is the best grading book, because it is the ANA but illustrated, with very high-quality photos.&nbsp; Essentially the same content, done better.</li> <li>100 Greatest US Coins – great coffee-table book, bathroom&nbsp; reading, but not much more.</li> <li>100 Greatest US Modern Coins – coffee-table reading, but very disappointed, because by modern, they don’t mean 20[SUP]th[/SUP] century, capturing many greats, but 1965+, and most are type/error coins.<ul> <li>Regarding the two coffee-table books, my interest is primarily in Civil War area to 1965, with a LOT of great coins, and there is a ‘donut hole’ between these two books, with not many coins in here.</li> </ul></li> <li>Fascinating Facts, Mysteries &amp; Myths About U.S. Coins [Kindle Edition] – great read – essentially that stuff that introduces coins in coffee-table books or websites, but a whole chapter devoted.&nbsp; However, avoid the kindle-version, as it’s quirky at best.</li> </ul><p>(Yes, I read each one, cover to cover, except the coffee-table books, which I&#039;m saving for future bathroom visits).&nbsp; </p><p>I just ordered “Coins Questions and Answers”</p><p>Hopefully the comments may help someone who hasn’t read them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So, any suggestions on further reading? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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