The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible: A Comprehensive System for Attacking the Logical Reasoning Section of the LSAT Paperback – August 1, 2004

I got this book and the PowerScore Logic Games Bible to self-practice for the LSAT. When it became clear that I wasn't motivated enough for self-study, I decided to take the TestMasters LSAT program, which drills LSAT questions in for 80 hours during 2 months. The good thing about the Logic Reasoning Bible is that, unlike test prep courses, it gives step by step explanations that you can go over again and again. It's more comprehensive than taking a class, where you're sitting for 4 hour blocks going over only 3-4 questions per hour. The Logic Reasoning Bible allows you to study at your own pace (recommended to study in blocks, chapter by chapter -- once you're interrupted, it's hard to go back without rereading everything). I used it in tandem with my TestMasters booklets (the two methods are pretty similar, so it's an easy conversion). I found that the LR Bible supplemented my class well, because it explained some concepts that were confusing to me, and gave some tips that weren't in my class.The downside is that there aren't many practice questions, only 6-8 per question type (whereas taking an LSAT course usually gives you 5000 questions). If you're already taking a class, this could be a good way to refresh some concepts that you need help with. If this is your primary mode of study, buy the 10 LSAT books and PrepTests to get yourself more real questions. Also, it's imperative to study with real LSAT questions, and the LR Bible only has real LSAT questions in it. Of course, this is no breezy read, and using it as a study guide only suffices if you put the time in to study -- about 3 hrs/day two months before the test. Since the logical reasoning sections are 50% of the test, and arguably the hardest questions on the test, you benefit greatly from learning techniques to shave down the amount of time it takes you per question on the test.However, PRACTICE IS KEY. No book is going to be a miracle if you don't put the time into studying. Logical reasoning is tough, and if it's not your strong spot, this book can break down some of the mental blocks you might have. Definitely better than the other books out there (I've also browsed Princeton Review, Kaplan, Kaplan LSAT 180).

There isn't a better text out there to explain the ins and outs of the LSAT logical reasoning section, which is 1/2 of the test score! I've taken classes from Testmasters and this text includes material that is not in the Testmasters work books and occasionally mentioned in class by the teachers.The book takes you step-by-step through making the insanity of LSAT logic into something well understood.The text is THE "Bible" on the LR section and there is nothing better out there on paper. The best way to use this book is to read and work your way through it and apply your knowledge in to practice tests, which are not included. LSAT students usually read through the book two or even three times to absorb all of the information chocked between its pages. Make sure review EVERY sentence in this book and how it is applied in both simple and complex questions.There is an additional benefit to the Reading comprehension section. Some questions are similar, such as the inference/conclusion questions.I recommend this book to anyone serious enough to break new grounds in the LSAT.

I studied this book for the first time I took the LSAT. It spends a little too much time praising its own methods, but it is very thorough. It is too long and confusing in some parts; however, on some types of question it is very helpful. At the end of each chapter, it has practice questions of the type of question it just reviewed so that's helpful. All in all, it's a pretty decent study aid, but be careful, it does get a bit long winded sometimes and you have to skim over some things. The second time I took the LSAT I used the 2013 Princeton Review study aid, and I honestly liked it better. It reinforces what this book goes over and makes some things clearer. Use both if you can...it can't hurt.

If you truly want to understand how logical reasoning questions are structured, how to analyze the questions to determine the best answer, this is the best prep I've found so far.I took the TestMasters class, thinking it was the Test Masters course by Robin Singh, but it wasn't. If you want to take Robin's course, make sure you are looking at the right website (testmasters180.com, not testmasters.com). It was the worst online course I could have taken. The instructor for Logical Reasoning WAS AWEFUL!! Sometimes, he would just give you the right answer to the question, but wouldn't tell you why the others were incorrect. He also didn't give you insight into how and why the questions were designed. If you want more info on the course before you take it, I would be more than happy to share my experience with you before you spend $900.I wish I had checked out this book first. It would have saved me over $800 bucks!!!

This book raised my score about five points. For those of you endeavoring to take the LSAT, you know what a big deal that is. For those of you on the fence about taking the LSAT, if this book, the PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible, and the released official tests from LSAC can get your score to 176+ land and you get a full ride somewhere (or a first degree relative is a hiring partner at a major firm), then I say go for it. Else, run away. Far. Fast. To happier shores.