Paul-SacNo,
Which book did you decide upon?
I have always selected books based upon the language or verbiage the author uses. In other words, if I read several paragraphs concerning a concept and I can visually see the solution in my mind, then the author speaks my language. Seriously though, I think there are many great authors, but the ones I like best are the authors who write so I can see solutions and concepts in my mind's eye. Those are all my best choices and I frequently return to other submissions by the same author.
I hope you find that author that draws the solutions in your mind's eye.