Purple Books: NCRA RPR, RDR, State CSR with a CRC Primer; Tutoring

05/17/2026

Allie Hall: "The Purple Books are an invaluable resource for my students. Time and again, I’ve seen students who consistently study with the Purple Books walk into their written knowledge test confident, prepared, nailing it on the first attempt. Not only does that build momentum and confidence, but it also saves them the expense and frustration of repeated testing fees. The results speak for themselves — the Purple Books help those working on certifications succeed."

Allison M. Hall, RDR, CRR, CSR
Certified Realtime Reporter
AHRE, Allison Hall REPORTING EDUCATION
Lead Court Reporting Instructor - Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

05/17/2026

Allie Hall: "The Purple Books are an invaluable resource for my students. Time and again, I’ve seen students who consistently study with the Purple Books walk into their written knowledge test confident, prepared, nailing it on the first attempt. Not only does that build momentum and confidence, but it also saves them the expense and frustration of repeated testing fees. The results speak for themselves — the Purple Books help those working on certifications succeed."

Allison M. Hall, RDR, CRR, CSR
Certified Realtime Reporter
AHRE, Allison Hall REPORTING EDUCATION
Lead Court Reporting Instructor - Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

11/28/2024

Never forget. Never forget. Thank you to all the soldiers and their families now serving. Also, veterans and their families. Head bowed, salute to soldiers not with us now – to include baby brother Captain Kevin, my dad and twin to my mother who served in the Marines in Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Saipan. Also, grandfather to Mom was Civil War POW twice. Never forget. Never forget. Happy Thanksgiving —Thank you. -Monette Benoit


12/09/2023

FOR SALE: Luminex 1. Purch-d from original owner, U.S. Marine vet. Used (very) PART-TIME; less than 1 year. (Verified name, purchase w/ Stenograph --serial #, etc.).

Lumi: Purple w light gray keys. Wide asterick key. Wide DZ key. Includes: Charger; Easy-Lock tripod; PNY SD card; USB cord; RT cable. 'Jet Bag' - my never-used case. Protects Lumi - use as carry-on -or- inside travel case.

$ 2,350 -best offer. As is. I printed manual, 128 pages. Will include if req. Buyer pays shipping.

**Reporters, Excellent CHRISTMAS Gift -- for a new reporter or as BACKUP. Students, Don't RENT! ** The PERFECT WRITER for a student. Great machine !! gentle touch. Email: [email protected] Happy Holidays to YOU & YOURs. 3 pics attached.

11/22/2023

Purple Books shares: The 'Thanksgiving Word Search' - for you, loved ones & perhaps 'unloved' -who will pop-in, visit. For all ages -& young- whom you seek to keep busy. *Maybe a contest adds fun -keeps 'vids' focused. ((You're welcome. You know ...)) This 2023, I am grateful to those who have been present, now are present & and will be- * I bow my head for teens/adults who died this past year. Love always remembered. ** With this word search, how many are you able to find from approx 35? Happy THA*ENKS, y'all.

07/29/2023

Celebrating NCRA' s national convention in Texas: Purple Discounts Thursday, July 27 to Monday, July 31, 2023. Coupon: PURPLE-UP

Purple-Up. Join Thousands: Done-In-One. *Retesting IS Pricey. Pass RPR, CSR, RDR written exams the 1st time with the BEST, Organized, Guided Instruction. *Plus, Monette customizes tutoring, coaching to assist You to efficiently reach Your goals.

Purple Books are recommended by: Wendy Beth Anderson, Yolanda Anselen, Deborah Cohen-Rojas, Shaunise Day, Joy Dee, Debbie Dibble, Kathryn Dittmeier, Debra Bollman Farfan, Joshua Foley, Anthony Frisolone, Sara Galante, Marc Greenberg, Allie Hall, Mike Hensley, Dana Highsmith -- (continued below) --

Purple Complete Set 📚📚📚📚 4 books: https://crrbooks.com/.../complete-set-ncra-rpr-rdr-csr.../

Purple Trio Set 📚📚📚 3 books: https://crrbooks.com/.../trio-set-ncra-rpr-rdr-csr.../

🍎🍎 Purple Books co-author: teacher, 30+ years working w SAT & ACT exams, M.Ed., B.S. in English, linguistics, sciences. 🍎 Monette Benoit, B.B.A., CCR, CRI, CPE, court reporter, CART captioner, paralegal, instructor, tutor, author, journalist. 🍎

Purple Passer recommendations continued: -- Angie Coker Jackson, Mary Beth Johnson, Adina King, Ashley Logston, Robert W. McCormick, Linda Walker Miller, Tara Ocana, Nancy Patterson, Christine Phipps, Tori Pittman, Ann Plainos Record, Kathy Robson, Mike Rowell, Jennifer Sati, Allison Sauter Shearer, Bonni Shuttleworth, Sheri Smargon, Melanie Sonntag, Dana Spear, Glen Warner, **Students, ** Novice & Experienced Court Reporters, Instructors.

Listed here ~ just a portion of many, many who met Goals with Purple Books. Please share with future Purple Passers. www.CRRbooks.com

Monette Benoit has spent 40+ years serving individuals in this great profession. * PLAN FOR TOMORROW. * Purple-Up TODAY. ©

07/28/2023

Celebrating NCRA' s national convention in Texas: Purple Discounts Thursday, July 27 to Monday, July 31, 2023. Coupon: PURPLE-UP

Purple-Up. Join Thousands: Done-In-One. *Retesting IS Pricey. Pass RPR, CSR, RDR written exams the 1st time with the BEST, Organized, Guided Instruction. *Plus, Monette customizes tutoring/coaching to assist You to efficiently reach Your goals.

Purple Books recommended by: Wendy Beth Anderson, Yolanda Anselen, Deborah Cohen-Rojas, Shaunise Day, Joy Dee, Debbie Dibble, Kathryn Dittmeier, Debra Bollman Farfan, Joshua Foley, Anthony Frisolone, Sara Galante, Marc Greenberg, Allie Hall, Mike Hensley, Dana Highsmith -- (continued below) --

Purple Complete Set 📚📚📚📚 4 books: https://crrbooks.com/product/complete-set-ncra-rpr-rdr-csr-purple-books/

Purple Trio Set 📚📚📚 3 books: https://crrbooks.com/product/trio-set-ncra-rpr-rdr-csr-purple-books/

🍎🍎 Purple Books co-author: teacher, 30+ years working w SAT & ACT exams, M.Ed., B.S. in English, linguistics, sciences. 🍎 Monette Benoit, B.B.A., CCR, CRI, CPE, court reporter, CART captioner, paralegal, instructor, tutor, author, journalist. 🍎

Purple Passers & recommendations continued: -- Angie Coker Jackson, Adina King, Ashley Logston, Robert W. McCormick, Linda Walker Miller, Tara Ocana, Nancy Patterson, Tori Pittman, Christine Phipps, Jennifer Sati, Allison Sauter Shearer, Bonni Shuttleworth, Sheri Smargon, Melanie Sonntag, Dana Spear, Ann Plainos Record, Mike Rowell, Glen Warner, **Students, ** Novice & Experienced Court Reporters, Instructors.

Listed here ~ just a portion of many, many who met Goals with Purple Books. Please share with future Purple Passers. www.CRRbooks.com

Monette Benoit has spent 40+ years serving individuals in this great profession. * PLAN FOR TOMORROW. * Purple-Up TODAY. ©

Organized, Must-Have Test Prep for NCRA’s RPR, NCRA's RDR, State CSRs & NY's Civil Service Court Repo

07/06/2023

When my students ask how they should approach studying for the [State] CSR or [NCRA] RPR, I always tell them to get a complete set of the Purple Books, workbook included, and that will be all they need. I highly recommend the Purple Books to anyone who is serious about passing their written test on the first try. Allie Hall, RDR, CRR, CSR

07/06/2023

The WKT portion of the RPR exam covers a wide range of academics. Online sources cover a small portion of the basics, but it's those missing parts that will cost you that passing grade. If you want to cover that spectrum and nail the test on your first try, I highly recommend using Monette's Purple Books Sets. Marc Greenberg, CRI - SimplySteno

07/06/2023

Q. "Are the Purple Books worth the investment?" A. "Absolutely! Worth every penny you don’t spend testing over and over because you got it right the first time. (Saying that as someone who paid over and over until I Purpled-Up.)" Sheri Smargon, RDR, CRR, CRC, FPR, M.A.

07/06/2023

After taking the written test several times, I added the Purple Books to my study guides and needless to say, I finally passed the written test in 2018. Shaunise Day, Founder of ‘Steno in the City’