the psychology of poker, or no limit holdem theory and practice.
i bought these a while back.
im reading harrington on holdem series right now.
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If you've not read any Sklansky before then NLHETAP isn't really a good place to start and there isn't that much in there that is really applicable to SNGs. Then again the psychology book probably isn't all that useful for SNGs unless there are chapters dedicated to how to avoid suicidal thoughts after playing them for too long.
brunson's super system is the best book available to read and learn.
I read "Play Poker Like The Pros" by Phil Hellmuth early on when I began playing. He's one of the best players, the money/bracelets say it all. He has some excellent advice in there.
This.I think this book is way outdated & for myself it wouldn't be on my Top20 poker books.
This.
People please stop recamenting SS in every thread because:
1. Its outdated.
2. It has little(or actualy no) barring on online play(or todays live play either since u dont get alot of 200bb+ deep super passive scared money games today).
3.There are alot of much better books out there.
4. Its a absolutly horrible "beginer" book.
Yes it was the best book in world when written, yes it changed poker forever, yes its a masterpice but its still worthless imo unless your reading it for the 5card draw section or w/e.
/rant.
As for OP if your choices are psychology vs NLHTP I would go with NLHTP.
But if your playing SNGs not reading SNG Strategy by Collin Moshman is a crime imo.
Harington on Holdem is great imo.thanks for everybodys suggestions and to the people who recommended moshman. im reading it now.
what do you guys think about the HOH series?
But if your playing SNGs not reading SNG Strategy by Collin Moshman is a crime imo.
Moshman - Sit n Go Strategy