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Poker BooksDedicated Poker players improve their knowledge of the game by reading books teaching Poker theory and strategies. Here are some of the classics, still popular with Poker aficionados today:
Although the information is slightly dated since this classic was published in 1978, this collection of writings from some of the best poker experts (Brunson, Sklansky, Caro, Reese, etc.) still has a great deal to offer. An Amazon reviewer said that "each and every section of this book has some very valuable insights from odds, to game theory, to various ways to approach different hands." But the reviewer recommends the book "only to advanced players with significant experience and the desire to vary their play."
Considered by many to be the best book available on the fundamentals and theory of Poker. Sklansky's Fundamental Theorem of Poker, as listed in the book, states: "Every time you play a hand differently from the way you would have played it if you could see all your opponents' cards, they gain; and every time you play your hand the same way you would have played it if you could see all their cards, they lose." According to an Amazon reviewer, the book "focuses on the math of Poker - how to calculate odds, pot odds, reverse implied pot odds, etc. It's not a fun read; it reminded me of some of the college textbooks I dreaded, but it rewards hard work with a new depth of insight that will make you a smarter, more insightful player."
With 9 WSOP bracelets to his credit, Phil Hellmuth presents his tournament-tested strategies to beat any type of player. He begins by laying out the rules and set-up of each game and then moves on to easy-to-follow basic and advanced strategies. Hellmuth teaches exactly which hands to play, when to bluff, when to raise, and when to fold. In addition, Hellmuth provides techniques for reading other players and staying cool under pressure. There are also special chapters on how to beat online poker games and an inside look at tournament play.
Over 300 pages and more than 170 photographs devoted to the body language of Poker. The book shows Poker players in action and provides Caro's own accompanying explanations about when players are bluffing, when they're not and why. According to an Amazon reviewer, this book "really breaks down the art of poker (that is, the ability to read people) into simple categories of tells understandable and recognizable by anybody."
Among poker professionals and aficionados of the game, this is the most often referenced and recommended book with a wealth of practical advice. According to one reviewer, this has been one of the most influential Poker books ever written and has literally changed how people have played this game. Moreover, this book has, in large part, set the standard by which other Poker books have been judged.
A surprisingly good introduction to all the basic Poker concepts you
need to get started. It begins on the ground floor and works up to strategies
for popular games, with lots of interesting subtopics including card room
etiquette, slang, reading tells, and tournaments. This is an excellent
first book on Poker, with explanations in plain English, but some more
experienced players have complained about its lack of details about how
to actually play the games.
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Doyle Brunson's Super System
The Theory of Poker
Play Poker Like the Pros
Caro's Book of Poker Tells
Hold'Em Poker for Advanced Players
Poker for Dummies