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"Theory of Poker" by David Sklansky was the first poker book that I ever read. But I agree with the posters above that it is probably not the best book to read if you have never read a poker book before. Amazing and eyeopening though, the bible of poker etc, an absolute must read for any serious player.
From a live perspective, Barry Greenstein's "Ace on the River" is a fascinating look at how the poker industry works, what it takes to succeed and thrive over the long haul.
From an online perspective, Dusty Schmidt's "Treat Your Poker Like a Business" offers many of the same lessons for the online grinder. The kind of dedication and attention to detail that it takes to make it as a professional online poker player.
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I read all of these and can only concur. All good reads.
proffessional no-limit holdem , not a bad read . solid advice on planing your hands around comitment .
Yes, I like this as well, read the first half and now am re reading. I have read a few books a few times, but never stopped in the middle and started over before.
I have read a lot more than I have played, so I think my balance is.. well.. off balance. Experience is now becoming a priority. But seeing how good players think can never be a bad thing, IMO.