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Miniature Rider Waite Tarot DeckMiniature Rider Waite Tarot Deck by Arthur Edward Waite
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $8.30
The best tarot deck for beginners.  This version is the miniature version which is handy to carry with you.
Universal Waite Tarot DeckUniversal Waite Tarot Deck by Stuart R. Kaplan
Buy new: $13.50 / Used from: $6.81
Another version of the Rider Waite, which is the normal sized version of the best tarot deck to learn from because it has illustrated major and minor arcana cards with universal symbology.
Golden Tarot DeckGolden Tarot Deck by Kat Black
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $17.62
My personal favorite!!!  This is a wonderfully illustrated deck that speaks to me.  The little book that comes with it is not that helpful for reading purposes.
The Gilded TarotThe Gilded Tarot by Ciro Marchetti
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $6.36
Magnificent deck that has gorgeous illustrations of the major and minor arcana if you don't mind a black background on all the cards.
The Robin Wood TarotThe Robin Wood Tarot by Robin Wood
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $10.00
Another good deck for beginners as the major and minor arcanas are illustrated nicely.
Tarot Plain and SimpleTarot Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $5.25
In my opinion, this is the best book for beginners to learn from.  If you can only afford one tarot book, this is the one to buy.  Very user-friendly and I use it most often for a quick reference.
Tarot for Your SelfTarot for Your Self by Mary K. Greer
Buy used from: $1.91
This book is great because it was one of the first on the market of its kind and teaches you the importance of keeping a tarot journal while learning the tarot.
Psychic Tarot: Illustrated With the Aquarian Tarot DeckPsychic Tarot: Illustrated With the Aquarian Tarot Deck by Craig Junjulas
Buy used from: $3.59
Love this book for tying in connecting with your intuitive self while learning the art of tarot.
Seventy-Eight Degrees of WisdomSeventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack
Buy used from: $3.79
A must-have, classic reference manual for every tarot library.
The Tarot Handbook: practical applications of ancient visual symbolsThe Tarot Handbook: practical applications of ancient visual symbols by Angeles Arrien
Buy new: $16.29 / Used from: $7.10
While not a fan of the Thoth Tarot Deck, this is a wonderful book for understanding the cards and more.
Tarot and the Journey of the HeroTarot and the Journey of the Hero by Hajo Banzhaf
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $7.99
For those interested in linking tarot with psychology or the psyche, this is a great book from that perspective.  Beautifully illustrated.
Tarot: A New Handbook for the Apprentice : Classic Ride Waite (Connolly Tarot)Tarot: A New Handbook for the Apprentice : Classic Ride Waite (Connolly Tarot) by Eileen Connolly
Buy used from: $0.05
One of the first tarot books I read and while somewhat outdated, it is delightfully original.
Tarot and the Tree of Life: Finding Everyday Wisdom in the Minor ArcanaTarot and the Tree of Life: Finding Everyday Wisdom in the Minor Arcana by Isabel Kliegman
Buy new: $11.20 / Used from: $3.47
After mastering the major arcana, this is a great book for getting to know the minor arcana better and is written with a great sense of humor.
The Complete Book of Tarot ReversalsThe Complete Book of Tarot Reversals by Mary K. Greer
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $5.99
While not necessary to own a book strictly on reversals, why not own the one written by a master?  Very informative.
Tarot Awareness: Exploring the Spiritual PathTarot Awareness: Exploring the Spiritual Path by Stephen Sterling
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $1.91
A lovely book for furthering your study of tarot which includes meditations and practices.
The Tarot: History, Mystery and LoreThe Tarot: History, Mystery and Lore by Cynthia Giles
Buy new: $16.15 / Used from: $2.55
This exceptionally written book gives an in-depth history of the tarot.
The TAROT: Methods, Mastery and MoreThe TAROT: Methods, Mastery and More by Cynthia Giles
Buy used from: $0.01
If you enjoyed the first one, this is the second book which includes some methodology to further master your studies.