Can a gamer be a reader?! With these books, absolutely!

What kind of gamer actually has time to read books? Oh, wait...I find time to read books. Scratch that, the real question is, have you read these excellent Nintendo books? No, they're not manuals or strategy guides. They are:

Game Over: How Nintendo Conquered the World
by David Sheff
This book is a substantial look into Nintendo as a company. It lost me more times than one, because it is about a business. But I still found it enjoyable and learned a lot about my favorite company's history.

Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America
by Jeff Ryan
This book is fairly similar to Game Over, but it's a lot more concise and easy to read. And, admittedly, I found it to be even more enjoyable than Game Over. I'm a pretty casual reader, I guess.

The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect
by Chris Melissinos
The latest issue of Nintendo Power magazine will tell you a little bit about the origins of this book. It's based on an exhibit in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. I haven't actually read/viewed this book yet, but I will soon enough. Rest assured it'll feature one or two of your favorite Nintendo games, along with some of your favorite non-Nintendo games.  

And that's about it for today! Be sure to check your local library for these books. And if they don't have them, ask them if they have an inter-library loan service: most do!