For beginners preparing for the GMAT, foundational books such as the GMAT Official Guide, GMAT Official Guide Verbal Review, GMAT Official Guide Quantitative Review, and Kaplan GMAT Prep are highly recommended. These books provide authentic GMAT questions, detailed solutions, and explanations that help students understand the exam’s structure and question types. They cover all key sections—Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing—allowing beginners to build a strong conceptual base, develop problem-solving strategies, and practice time management. By systematically working through these resources, candidates can strengthen their analytical, critical reasoning, and data interpretation skills, laying a solid foundation for advanced preparation and higher scores on the actual exam.