Take a blues lick in straight 8ths. Play it as triplets, then with a swing feel, then with a shuffle.

The book includes 360 audio examples and 60 backing tracks to help you practice licks in a musical context.

Look for slurs (hammer-ons/pull-offs), bends (1/4, 1/2, full step), vibrato indications, and palm muting. Blues and jazz live and die by articulation. Playing the right notes with bad timing or no feel is worthless.

300 Blues, Rock and Jazz Licks for Guitar by Joseph Alexander (Fundamental Changes) is a highly-rated, comprehensive compilation that acts as a stylistic encyclopedia for guitarists. It is generally praised for its organization and the inclusion of high-quality audio resources that help bridge the gap between "paper learning" and musical application.