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#1 August 8th, 2018, 10:34 PM

Studying poker is key to becoming a great poker player. We have a list of the best poker books. Take a look at this list and let us know which books you would remove from the list - and which books you would add to it:

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#2 August 8th, 2018, 10:44 PM

No doubt there are books that despite the years have high quality content that can help improve the game of any player. Some that I did not see in the list and would recommend are:
- For cash: The poker blue print
- For MTT: Kill everyone

#3 August 12th, 2018, 4:18 AM

In my opinion the best poker books are:
Harrington in Hold'em (Dan Harrington / Bill Robertie)
Poker Texas Hold'em: The power of strategy (Daniel Negreanu)
The mental game of poker (Jared Tendler / Barry Carter)

#4 August 12th, 2018, 10:40 AM

to my great regret, I have not read a single book about poker. I am ignorant in this matter and therefore can not say what to add and what to remove. but I'm going to study this kind of literature, because I'm not happy with my game. I think I should read Doyle Branson's book first, I've heard a lot about it, and it was one of the first descriptions of the game. I will judge the results later.

#5 August 12th, 2018, 1:10 PM

I recommend green book and read Harrington.

#6 August 12th, 2018, 4:43 PM

Some excellent book recommendations.

As far as it concerns the online cash games, I think that Harrington's book on online cash games is a must for a beginner. Also, Blackrain's book is solid, because he reccomends a simple straightforward no-tricky-style strategy which is IMO the key to beat these stakes.

#7 August 12th, 2018, 5:05 PM

- The Mental Game of Poker: Proven Strategies For Improving Tilt Control, Confidence, Motivation, Coping with Variance, and More (Jared Tendler). While the focus is on mistakes made in the mental game while playing poker, this book could be helpful to anyone looking to improve their mental approach to nearly any field.

- Reading Poker Tells (Zachary Elwood). The book is more focused on how to use tells in specific ways while playing. Well articulated and organized, a professional poker player analyzes the facial expressions, body posture, physical gestures, and verbal statements of his opponents.

#8 August 12th, 2018, 5:33 PM

Originally Posted by MrHachiman

No doubt there are books that despite the years have high quality content that can help improve the game of any player. Some that I did not see in the list and would recommend are:
- For cash: The poker blue print
- For MTT: Kill everyone

Who are the authors?

Originally Posted by acidburnfx

- The Mental Game of Poker: Proven Strategies For Improving Tilt Control, Confidence, Motivation, Coping with Variance, and More (Jared Tendler). While the focus is on mistakes made in the mental game while playing poker, this book could be helpful to anyone looking to improve their mental approach to nearly any field.

- Reading Poker Tells (Zachary Elwood). The book is more focused on how to use tells in specific ways while playing. Well articulated and organized, a professional poker player analyzes the facial expressions, body posture, physical gestures, and verbal statements of his opponents.

Agree both of those books are very good!

#9 August 12th, 2018, 5:40 PM

What about the theory of poker by David Sklansky? Or is that now outdated?

#10 August 12th, 2018, 6:18 PM

The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Alan N. Schoonmaker (2000) — Dr. Schoonmaker is a retired psychologist who plays low-stakes games in Las Vegas. Here’s what’s most unusual about him: he’s one of the best listeners I’ve ever met. I think that says a lot about this author and what he values. Even today when I run into Dr. Schoonmaker around Las Vegas, he’s constantly talking to other people, but, more important, listening to others when they discuss poker. That lifetime of wisdom — from his days as a psychologist to his nights at the poker table — was filtered and eventually put into words in the form of The Psychology of Poker, and his highly-recommended follow up book, Your Worst Poker Enemy: Mastering the Mental Gamereleased in 2007.

#11 August 12th, 2018, 7:42 PM

good books.. thanks))
add to the list of nothing...))
give me strength of God... that would have time to read all of this..))))
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#12 August 12th, 2018, 7:50 PM

About what the books heard met on the Internet.Unfortunately or fortunately I did not read.But now I've learned more from this post...

#13 August 12th, 2018, 8:00 PM

The list you have is very good , that I can tell. I am a bad one to ask as I have never read any books About Poker .
I have only read an old book on the rules of Holdem and the other types of poker games and how to play ( way back )
.... I liked the review on each of them and can see where each one has something good to share depending on what one wants to do with their game.
They all sound great if one wants to make a career from poker.
After reading the list I would have no clue as to what to take off or add. Sorry

#14 August 12th, 2018, 8:13 PM

Since I play poker more than 7 years, i read a lot of books about different poker strategies, and I can advise a few truly worthy books that helped me a lot.
Best book`s for MTT player`s for me is Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker by Jonathan Little series, also he have few books about cash games.
For cash NL Holdem, there is a lot of good books, but there is only one book with all concepts, all the nuances and details about beating any limits.
It`s the book from russian professional poker player Ilya Bolonin (rus. Илья Болонин - nickname - roachru) "NL Holdem. The open encyclopedia" (rus. Открытая энциклопедия по игре в NL Holdem).

For SNG tournaments - Collin Moshman "Sit 'n Go Strategy".

This books is strongly recommended for beginners and average players. Also i think that even professional players can discover something new and useful from this books.

#15 August 13th, 2018, 12:14 AM

Personally Ive never read a book on poker. Maybe that's why I loose so much. I didn't see any from poker brat, or kid poker so either of those would be a good addition. I guess.

#16 August 13th, 2018, 12:24 AM

Books have their contribution to various activities in life, including religious. A good reading is able to broaden horizons, change the way of thinking, create concepts and still form professionals.
Aside from playing poker and other activities in life, then I do not have much time to read any poker book, but when I find my professional stability, I will certainly seek some poker literature to improve my knowledge.
I believe in the development of poker and if one wishes this should seek specific readings to learn even more and excel in any situations.

#17 August 13th, 2018, 12:50 AM

Because I like Gus Hansen, even his poker playing, "Every Hand Revealed"
Because he is the Godfather of poker, "Super System", Doyle Brunsen
Because he started a revolution in Holdem-moving beyond limit poker, M.Malmuth, all of them
Because he's book on theory is a bible, "The Theory of Poker", Sklansky -what we think about in any situation before we think about what to do.

#18 August 13th, 2018, 1:10 AM

Honestly, i'm not much of a reader myself,never have been,If i were to look into these poker books a few that show interest to me are
Harrington in Hold'em (Dan Harrington )
Poker Texas Hold'em: The power of strategy (Daniel Negreanu)

Playing online ,and with different opposition every game,hardly seeing the same persons at the tables in mtt tournys, i not sure if there is a stratedy other then paying careful attention to players ,

#19 August 13th, 2018, 1:33 AM

I never learned anywhere near as much from any other book as I did from Super System! It would be my top pick all time! I've read a bunch of them too.

#20 August 13th, 2018, 6:05 AM

I would like add tournament book to list:

"Every hand reavaled" Gus Hansen

I have read this book three times.
I recommend her.

#21 August 13th, 2018, 11:42 AM

My favourite books are harrington on holdem and doyle brunson supersystem. The Best Poker Books - Win 2 Free Books!

#22 August 13th, 2018, 1:25 PM

For me, the best ebook books -are two books by Nathan "BlackRain79" Williams, they really helped me in understanding the game on micro limits.
Now I'm reading the book Dan Harrington Harrington on Online Cash Games, I've read half already, I can say that it's also a very good and useful book.

#23 August 13th, 2018, 2:02 PM

Very nice recommendations for every category. The first book I read was the classic Harrington on Hold'em Vol.1 and after that I made some homework with his workbooks. After those books someone had suggested to me the ''Kill Everyone'' by Lee Nelson,Tyson Streib and Steven Heston with Bertrand Grospellier commentating for the revised version.

The book is for some serious study, it analyses in depth so much some spots on the bubble and some other spots , the average tournament players doesn't know existed.To be honest I struggled with some math parts but to be honest I find them needless for me. If everyone was playing GTO and with the math of that book ha ha. Long story short I really liked it and seems like I will give a try to the Raisers Edge because I know I will benefit as well!

#24 August 13th, 2018, 2:49 PM

I liked Gus Hansen book Every Hand Revealed [Gus Hansen] Simple pure aggression throughout.

#25 August 13th, 2018, 3:02 PM

In my personal case I can not read books of any kind ... since that generates great headaches and dizziness ... for this reason the way I use to study poker is through poker tutorial videos ... Today there are many videos on the internet that allow one to prepare and learn all about poker ..!

#26 August 13th, 2018, 3:13 PM

gday all...better for me are the brunson super systems, both if possible, but super 2 hasgreat tips from a variety of players..negreanu,chan,caro,harman and others..thanks darrell

#27 August 13th, 2018, 3:14 PM

The book i have read was by BlackRain79, "How to crush microstakes" or smth like that.
But nowadays guys i think videos can be more productive then books( If you look videos and trying to be on the side of "trainer/hero" and feel the action ). Also, should not underestimate books. Books works, depends more how you will use knowledge on practice.

#28 August 13th, 2018, 3:35 PM

I have only read 2 books completely and thought they were both excellent:

The Theory Of Poker (David Sklansky)
Decide To Play Great Poker (Annie Duke)

The latter was especially good for explaining the different scenarios that typically occur in Hold 'Em and has great sections on bluffing and tournament play. I also read a few sections of Harrington on Hold 'Em and I really liked what I read from that book too. You can't forget about TV as well. Gabe Kaplan (High Stakes Poker) and Mike Sexton (WPT) both do a great job of explaining the possible thought processes of the players after each action. It's been super helpful in improving my game.

#29 August 13th, 2018, 5:39 PM

I would put some human behavior books on the list; "Science and Human Behavior" by B. F. Skinner. Another would be The body speaks. Illustrated. Revealing Gestures and Effective Signs by author Monika Matschnig.

Book about range, call, bet, poker math, this does not change much, since it is already mathematical and does not change, so the outs, the two tips, and% of times you should open or call, certain patterns
Now, human behavior is not, it is a mystery, people every minute at the table expresses the cards you have, whether you have a strong hand or a weak hand, whether you are lying or are not lying, these are all few that know how to control , and little they know how to do these readings, to play live, the big ones and even small tournaments this is very important, and few people know this, and take it seriously ..
A large part of the new poker professionals in brazil have invested 80% in personal coaching, human behavior, in habitos, in emotional control, and this has shown scary results at the tables ..
Anyway I would put a list of books on these subjects.
Far from me saying that the books about the game does not help at all .. on the contrary it will help you a lot in your technical game, more poker is much more than that, poker is personal, against personal.

#30 August 13th, 2018, 5:45 PM

I like The Theory of Poker by Sklansky.

#31 August 13th, 2018, 7:27 PM

Being the slob that I am (to be honest I think that the seven deadly sins were incorporated in my operation manual), I haven't read all of the books mentioned in the article.
In my limited experience, I liked:
Crushing the Microstakes
by "BlackRain79"
The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2
by Jared Tendler
all of Harrington's books and one not mentioned here, David Sklansky's Math Of Hold'em.

#32 August 13th, 2018, 9:40 PM

Dakkota I would not remove any book found all clear that some are more interesting but

I would add the book with the title Aprendendo a Jogar Poker (principios tecnica e pratica) autor Brasileiro chamado Leo Bello um dos fundadodores do BSOP (Brazilian Series of Poker)
basic but very didactic book to read and have basic notions

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#33 August 13th, 2018, 9:57 PM

Interesting books! I have not read any book about poker till now, and do not know so much about poker books. Now I know some of them. I prefer to practice through the game.

#34 August 13th, 2018, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by makisaa

Interesting books! I have not read any book about poker till now, and do not know so much about poker books. Now I know some of them. I prefer to practice through the game.

Daniel Negreanu has 2 books out that made me a much better player. They are Wisdom for holdem players and More wisdom for holdem players. They go into every aspect of the game; you'll love them.

#35 August 14th, 2018, 1:15 AM

I'm not really reading poker books, but the book Raisers Edge has served me well enough to polish my strategy in tournaments, I notice improvement in my game. I've always been more to see streams of professionals, I think that there you learn better

#36 August 14th, 2018, 1:29 AM

This is probably the best poker book out there and I highly recommend all of Janda's books, especially if you are already moderately comfortable with the game. Here is the link to an article that really explains some of the important takeaways. https://upswingpoker.com/best-poker-...-holdem-janda/

#37 August 14th, 2018, 1:40 AM

I would add the Theory of Poker by David Sklansky. It is a totally dry read but its full of good information, if you can absorb it and keep your eyes open. My tip - Break it up into small sections each night.

The other is The Middle Zone by Annie Duke. Say what you will about Annie. I know she is a polarizing figure, but the book is still a great insight into playing those marginal hands that we bleed away our stacks with and wonder where the hell our chips went.

#38 August 14th, 2018, 9:53 AM

the raiser's edge by elky seems to me a good book, I have not read many because I am a player more to practice than to read 5 hours a day .. I think it can be useful for those who are starting in this amazing world of poker .. although I could also recommend to those who want to have a good base in relation to knowledge the book of doyle brunson Super System 1 and 2, I believe that teaches the main foundations to be a solid player, even being a somewhat old book, can help to cope certain situations.

#39 August 14th, 2018, 1:01 PM

Thanks for a qualitative list of books. I one`s time for me were very helpful books of David Sklansky and his "Theory of Poker"! Also with great pleasure I was reading "The psychology of poker" by Alan Schoonmaker. I was reading "Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker " by Johnatan Little, but information reproduced in his books is very complicated for microlimits and CC freerolls and very often, when I used his techniques I lost my chips) But it`s my subjective point of view!
Now I want to study some books from your list.

#40 August 14th, 2018, 2:29 PM

I think that CC added a great book list for poker players and lovers.
I only play seriously texas holdem poker. So, my interest is only at this game only.
The most books at there I've never readed.
After reading the article, I am looking for "Winning Poker Tournament one hand at a time Vol 1, 2 and 3", because I thing this is an essential of poker, be focused in any hand. You not win a tournament in a simple hand, but you can be busted at one like that.
Other that I will read is "Sit 'n' Go Strategy"
Supersystem and Harrington on holdem are classics that can not be missed in any serious list of classic poker books.

#41 August 14th, 2018, 6:36 PM

The Ed Miller series of Profession NL poker and then Reading hands at NL and Playing the player, but everything after that has been not as good. Littles first books were good, now I feel I can almost recite what he is going to say, though I dont play like it LOL. Older books I really dug Arnold Synders series esp Vol 2.

#42 August 14th, 2018, 7:29 PM

A very good book is the theory of poker

#43 August 14th, 2018, 7:54 PM

surely the best way to improve your game in poker and studying hard, I found some very interesting books that I will read some of that post.
who read and recommend is the
MENTAL GAME OF POKER

#44 August 14th, 2018, 11:51 PM

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank youuuuuuuuu.

I swear to God, I was about to make a thread in suggestion section, suggesting that you make a list with some good poker books and have members here rate them! Or making a thread with a poll with these books to see which are the most recommended. A now I see this thread? Unbelievable. Very nice list of standard-should-read best poker books.

My two most recommended books are those of Harrington and David Sklansky's The Theory of Poker that isnt on the list but a lot of people recommend it!

#45 August 15th, 2018, 12:29 AM

Shame on me but the only book from the list that I have read is Harrington on Hold 'em V 1, 2, 3 by Dan Harrington. and it impressed me a lot. It's very interesting to read about things that you can really use in practice while playing poker.I also read a lot of articles on this theme to improve my playing skills. So, I want to thank you for this useful information- I am looking forward to reading some books from the list.

#46 August 15th, 2018, 3:08 AM

A very good book list, my English is not very good, I have never read a book, I think in Spanish there are not many poker books, someday I'll have to read a book from the list presented, like me read like crossing micro limits.

#47 August 15th, 2018, 5:36 AM

Originally Posted by ammje

A very good book list, my English is not very good, I have never read a book, I think in Spanish there are not many poker books, someday I'll have to read a book from the list presented, like me read like crossing micro limits.

usually good books on poker have the translation of many countries. poker is very popular. just try searching in your native language on the Internet

#48 August 15th, 2018, 5:58 AM

Originally Posted by dakota-xx

Studying poker is key to becoming a great poker player. We have a list of the best poker books. Take a look at this list and let us know which books you would remove from the list - and which books you would add to it:

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Let's compile the greatest list of poker books ever!

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#49 August 15th, 2018, 7:05 AM

where on the forum can I see a list of books?

#50 August 15th, 2018, 10:53 AM

Unfortunately, I have not read any books about poker.My training took place during the game, and I watched poker broadcasts on twitch.I was advised to read Harrington's book and I think I should do it.

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