ABTA Honors David Bird's Twelve Important Bridge Lessons on Declarer Play: The Next Level

We're thrilled to announce that Twelve Important Bridge Lessons on Declarer Play: The Next Level by David Bird, published by Master Point Press, has won the ABTA Book of the Year Award in the Intermediate/Advanced category!

The award was presented at the 44th Annual ABTA Convention in Philadelphia on July 23.

This is the third title in David Bird’s acclaimed “Twelve Lessons” series to receive this prestigious recognition, a true testament to its quality and value for bridge players aiming to take their game to the next level.

The book covers key topics such as trump coups, avoidance tactics, deceptive plays, and simple squeezes, all packed into structured lessons with examples and fun quizzes.

If you haven’t read it yet, now’s the perfect time to dive in! 

Congratulations also go out to Dr. Samantha Punch, who earned a Certificate of Merit for her book, The Art of Becoming a Top Bridge Player.

Top-rated runners-up in the Beginner/Intermediate category included Play Better Bridge - All About Declarer Play: Part 1, by authors Lars and Knut Blakset. In the Intermediate/Advanced category, Guarantee Your Contract by Jean-Paul Meyer also received recognition.