Poker Orifice
Fully Tilted
Platinum Level
I think,.. the Library. Just went there myself today to pick up Harrington on Hold'em as I had it ordered in from out of town.
My best advice,.. loan out a bunch of them from the library, then buy whichever one's ya figure you'd like to keep around.
Doyle's SuperSystem is also a must read in my 'books'. Maybe not #1 but a good base to start with.
I also liked reading Helmuth's books, although many don't go for them. I think they're good to get ya started for sure.
Okay,.. here's another book that you don't hear of very often, fairly simplistic in nature but very cool,... The Complete Book of Casino Poker by Gary Carson,.. and The Complete Book of Hold'em Poker. Both are cool,.. could get ya goin' in a good direction (I found them to be very helpful (useful) during my first few books I read. Not alot of time talking about implied odds, pot odds, implicit odds, etc. etc.,.. .a bit, but not alot. Just some decent thinking in the way of poker.
There are just a ton out there though eh. Some repetitive of others.
Also a couple out there that are based strictly on internet poker, from 'online tells' to how to win online SNG's, etc. Some valid info. in each I've read but not the be all and end all of books by a longshot.
GL
seriously,.. 'the library',.. I've taken out Theory of POker, Doyle's, Harrington, etc.,... some I've just renewed over and over and over and over again. One I've had for well over 6mos. and just renewed it again today, lol. It was one day overdue so I had to pay out the big $0.15 first, hee hee. Just the price I like to pay.
Some books for sure though you will want to buy so you can keep it always (highlite it, etc. or whatever you like or want to do)
My best advice,.. loan out a bunch of them from the library, then buy whichever one's ya figure you'd like to keep around.
Doyle's SuperSystem is also a must read in my 'books'. Maybe not #1 but a good base to start with.
I also liked reading Helmuth's books, although many don't go for them. I think they're good to get ya started for sure.
Okay,.. here's another book that you don't hear of very often, fairly simplistic in nature but very cool,... The Complete Book of Casino Poker by Gary Carson,.. and The Complete Book of Hold'em Poker. Both are cool,.. could get ya goin' in a good direction (I found them to be very helpful (useful) during my first few books I read. Not alot of time talking about implied odds, pot odds, implicit odds, etc. etc.,.. .a bit, but not alot. Just some decent thinking in the way of poker.
There are just a ton out there though eh. Some repetitive of others.
Also a couple out there that are based strictly on internet poker, from 'online tells' to how to win online SNG's, etc. Some valid info. in each I've read but not the be all and end all of books by a longshot.
GL
seriously,.. 'the library',.. I've taken out Theory of POker, Doyle's, Harrington, etc.,... some I've just renewed over and over and over and over again. One I've had for well over 6mos. and just renewed it again today, lol. It was one day overdue so I had to pay out the big $0.15 first, hee hee. Just the price I like to pay.
Some books for sure though you will want to buy so you can keep it always (highlite it, etc. or whatever you like or want to do)
beardyian
Scary Clown
Silver Level
tamden
Rising Star
Bronze Level
Thank
thanks that is a very informative response. I think i'll get the box set of Phil Gordon's I consider myself an intermediate player so it sounds like that set would be good for myself and my wife who is a begginer
Mr Hi-De-Ho
Rising Star
Bronze Level
May I suggest Maverick's Guide to Poker by Bret Maverick (how's THAT for an expert!). Written as a tie-in to the TV series and re-released for the Mel Gibson movie, it hasn't turned me into a winning machine, but I do find consolation in Pappy's good advice ...
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erastai
Rising Star
Bronze Level
By far the best BEGINNER'S book is Matthew Hilger, Internet Texas Holdem. The starting hand analysis is good but the real gem is the detail he goes into on post-flop play. Unfortunately this book is really intended for Limit players.
For the NL player and especially tourny's, get Harrington. It's a bit detailed, but you can always just start with one concept and then master it, then go on to the next. Start with Harrington's Pre-flop chapter first. then work backwards to the chapters on playing style and reading the board. It will go alot smoother.
For the NL player and especially tourny's, get Harrington. It's a bit detailed, but you can always just start with one concept and then master it, then go on to the next. Start with Harrington's Pre-flop chapter first. then work backwards to the chapters on playing style and reading the board. It will go alot smoother.
momoney2
Rock Star
Silver Level
The library is a great recommendation
Like Poker Orifice recommended, go to your library or your library's website. There are so many poker books available that it is well worth your time to pick up a new book or DVD every 2 or 3 weeks to learn something new. Some are great. Some are not. But by checking them out from your local library, you can see what you like. When you find the books with the best info, then go ahead and buy them. And save your bankroll by not buying the weaker material.
If you would like to learn some good strategy for the low limit games in casinos, I highly recommend Winning Low Limit Hold'em by Lee Jones; and Small Stakes Hold'em: Winning Big with Expert Play by Ed Miller, David Sklansky, and Mason Malmuth.
These two books will improve your limit game and give you a better understanding of calling and betting with draws.
One last note, the HOH series is simply the BEST for NL Hold'em tournaments!
Like Poker Orifice recommended, go to your library or your library's website. There are so many poker books available that it is well worth your time to pick up a new book or DVD every 2 or 3 weeks to learn something new. Some are great. Some are not. But by checking them out from your local library, you can see what you like. When you find the books with the best info, then go ahead and buy them. And save your bankroll by not buying the weaker material.
If you would like to learn some good strategy for the low limit games in casinos, I highly recommend Winning Low Limit Hold'em by Lee Jones; and Small Stakes Hold'em: Winning Big with Expert Play by Ed Miller, David Sklansky, and Mason Malmuth.
These two books will improve your limit game and give you a better understanding of calling and betting with draws.
One last note, the HOH series is simply the BEST for NL Hold'em tournaments!
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tarrantino
Rising Star
Bronze Level
i ff i was you i didnt buy a book
on the net you can find all that you want
youtube has even a hole pokerlesson on video
its has some great tips
pokertactics are good to now
but i dont think a book will make you really a better player .
See you at the tables
on the net you can find all that you want
youtube has even a hole pokerlesson on video
its has some great tips
pokertactics are good to now
but i dont think a book will make you really a better player .
See you at the tables