The Complete Book of Solitaire and Patience Games

If you only ever buy one book about solitaire, it absolutely must be this one. Co-authored by Albert H. Morehead, a legendary games editor for the New York Times, this book is widely considered the ultimate "Bible" of the genre. It meticulously covers the rules, terminology, time requirements, and winning odds for over 225 different variations. Whenever there is a dispute over the "official" rules of a specific, obscure variation of solitaire, this is the definitive reference book that historians and game developers consult. It is a true masterpiece of card game literature.