I rarely play games "off the shelf" and tend to actively avoid RPG books that are similar to a product that I'm working on for Hex (I know that GURPS
sourcebooks are incredible, but there's no point in publishing a book if it just retreads the same ground Steve Jackson Games has already covered). That means I spend a lot of time looking for source material for my games and writing projects, and over the years I've accumulated a LOT of books (just ask anyone who's helped me move). Some of these books are useful for specific settings or genres, but there are others that I find myself referring to again and again. Here on The Game Master's Bookshelf, I'll be spotlighting some of the books that I've found particularly useful when it comes to designing campaigns, game worlds, and of course QAGS source books. In addition to the vital statistics and a brief overview of each book, I'll let you know how it's useful to you as a gamer. While I haven't settled on a definite schedule for the blog just yet, I plan to showcase at least one new book each week. While I can't promise that every book here will be useful to every gamer, I'm confident that you'll find a few titles that will become well-worn additions to your gaming library.
