Bid Better, Play Better by Dorothy Hayden Truscott

One of the greatest minds in competitive bridge breaks down not just what to play, but how to think. Truscott teaches reading opponents’ intentions, spotting psychological traps, and controlling the tempo of a game. Real tournament hands are dissected move-by-move, revealing the logic behind expert-level decision making. One of the most eye-opening sections shows how a single deceptive bid can flip an entire match. A must-have for players who want to compete, bluff, strategize — and win.