Poker Book Reviews
If you've gone to your local bookstore or library and looked in the poker section, then you'll probably have noticed that poker books have started popping up left and right. With the popularity of poker booming, many players have turned to poker books as a guide for improving their game. In this section, members of TightPoker have given their expert reviews of the various books that we've read, so that you can make a good choice on which books to get.
Even if you end up purchasing a book and not liking it much, you will always get something out of just every poker book that you read. Poker books are an investment when you think about it, because if it costs $25 out of your pocket to learn how to make even $10/hr rather than lose $5/hr at poker, you're already a winner. Have fun with the poker book reviews.
| Date | Book Title | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Books | |||
| 7/13/06 | Phil Gordon's Little Green Book |  |
A good no limit hold'em tournament book for beginners. |
| 5/25/06 | Kill Phil |  |
An interesting book on how to use new push strategies to beat the pros. |
| 5/25/06 | Winning Low Limit Hold'em |  |
Great book for beginners on getting started in Texas Hold'em . |
| 5/24/06 | Zen and the Art of Poker | |
Insightful book on understanding your emotions in poker through Zen. |
| 4/17/06 | Online Poker |  |
Disappointing self-promoting book from an otherwise great poker legend. |
| 4/6/06 | Hold'em Poker | |
Good overall primer for beginners to intermediates |
| Intermediate Books | |||
| 4/6/06 | Killer Poker | |
Explores the psychological edges of poker, but lacks actual poker advice |
| 4/6/06 | The Theory of Poker | |
Must have book on learning fundamentals of poker |
| 4/6/06 | Super System | |
The classic book on poker, now a little out-dated |
| 4/6/06 | Caro's Book of Tells |  |
Classic, but rather unscientific approach to observing tells |
| Advanced Books | |||
| 7/5/06 | Ace on the River | |
Good book for aspiring poker professionals or poker enthusiasts. |
| 4/6/06 | Hold'em Poker for Advanced Players |  |
Must read for experienced hold'em players looking to improve |
Though the reviews for the various books on this page will give you an idea of which ones you are interested in reading, many people have often asked me since I run the site, what is my favorite poker book? Well, the answer is a little difficult, since I've changed my style and strategies as I've developed, but my first book I ever read was Winning Low Limit Poker - which is a solid start for new players. After that, your path can vary greatly, depending on whether you are looking to become a cash game, tournament, limit or no-limit specialist. If you go limit games, Theory of Poker and Small Stakes Hold'em are great, while tournament players will love Harrington on Hold'em.
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