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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 itmuch, 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.

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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