Mon, 08/15/2011 – 06:18 – PokerPages Staff

Poker books are a great way to discover tips on how to improve your game. Read on to find out the ones you should be reading to keep ahead of the game.

Play Poker Like the Pros
The title itself should inspire you to read on! If you want to avoid a lot of technical approaches then this book, written by Phil Hellmuth, is ideal reading. The style of writing is easy to follow and specific areas, including bluffing and pot odds, are looked into in detail.

Doyle Brunson’s Super System
If you’re a more advanced player and actually prefer technical jargon then Doyle Brunson’s book will provide you with a good read. This book is renowned as a classic within the poker world and considered by many as the most influential.

Cowboys Full
Written by James McManus this is another book which has become very popular within the poker world. Certain reviewers even claim it’s the best book ever written for the game. Not many poker books receive so much acclaim so if you’re stuck on which to pick this is a good option.

The Theory of Poker
Written by David Sklansky, you’ll find this book on many top 10 lists. It’s excellent for discovering about poker theory (as the name suggests) although you may have to read it a number of times. If you’re a fan of Texas Hold’em then this is the gospel for the game.

Caro’s Book of Poker Tells
Poker involves a lot of psychology and if you’re particularly interested in this side of the game then Mike Caro’s book will really benefit you. It’s a great way to begin to understand how to penetrate your opponent’s psyche and gain the upper hand.

Fri, 04/22/2011 – 00:16 – PokerPages Staff

#5 – Play Poker Like The Pros, by Phil Hellmuth
Phil Hellmuth has won the most WSOP bracelets of all time.  But before that, he was writing this book.  It teaches players strategies for all three major types of poker and covers sections on player’s behavior.  This book is ideal for a beginner but does contain strategies for all levels of player.

#4 – The Theory of Poker, by David Sklansky
This classic poker theory book is one of the best of its kind.  It is not a necessarily a strategy book but goes through the fundamentals behind the game.  There is also a section dedicated to mathematics which is useful for any player looking to take the game seriously.

#3 – Every Hand Revealed, by Gus Hansen
This book shows the secrets behind Gus Hansen’s 2007 Aussie Millions tournament win, showing that he analyzed 300 poker hands in total.  The book is a great read and surprisingly easy to follow, well written, and an insight into the mind of a poker genius.

#2 – Harrington On Hold’em, by Dan Harrington
This popular book is written specifically for Texas Hold’em players, and it is full of strategies and tactics based on mathematical principles.  The book covers numerous specific situations and explains how a professional would react when compared to an amateur, making it very valuable for those looking to get ahead in their poker game.

#1 – Doyle Brunson’s Super System
This book is regarded extremely highly by professionals, covering in its vast length (over 600 pages) stud, draw and community card poker.  It contains numerous advanced strategies and theories and has guest chapters throughout the book as well.  An essential purchase for any serious player.