There are scores of books written every year that revolve around Poker. While most are written by Poker masters such as Amarillo Slim and discuss the strategies to apply while playing the game, some give a third party account of someone who is not a Poker player but has done extensive research about its origin and history. No one can guarantee that you will become an expert by simply reading a book, but there is also no doubt that the tips and tricks that are shared via them help you to develop your game, and build self confidence. There are many good books about Poker that have been popular among the community of Poker Players for quite some time now.
Beginners in Poker will probably like to start with a basic book that is easy on terminology and is entertaining. The book Winning Low-Limit hold’em, written by Lee Jones is a perfect choice for newbies. You can also start your poker Library with The Theory of Poker written by David Sklansky. This book contains many details about the nitty-gritty of the Poker game, like the tactics of bluffing and pot odds etc. It also has many illustrated examples. Many of them also apply to the lesser known varieties of Poker, like Lowball draw and Jazz. So, in short, it leaves no area of Poker unexplored. Many experts are of the belief that this is the corner stone of Poker literature.
As you get acquainted with the game of Poker you can advance to the next level of Poker books that deal with the trade secrets of the poker game, and the techniques that will help you to strengthen your hand. Gus Hansen is a fabled Poker player who knows how to take risks and come out of the trickiest situations with flying colors. His book ‘Every Hand Revealed’ shares the master’s secrets. His reputation in the poker world is undisputable and so is the book. It contains the analysis of the hands played by him during major tournaments and his cool calculating tactics. This is one book that will take one level ahead.
If you are content with low key hands, and are not much of a risk taker, then the book called ‘Small Stakes Hold’em’ jointly written by Mason Malmuth, Ed Miller and David Sklansky is going to be your bible. You can learn how to count odds and calculate pot odds from this book. There is an interesting quiz section that is rated by seasoned players and learners alike. If you are willing to take risks and raise the stakes high then a must read for you will be the next version of the same book titled Hold’em Poker for Advanced Players, written by David Sklansky and Ed Miller.
The list of important books on Poker wouldn’t be complete without discussing ‘Kill Everyone’, a book that was released sometime during 2007 and became an instant hit, continuing to be one of the most talked about books in the Poker world. It is a great blend of poker mathematics and experience, with new strategies and tactics that have never been revealed before.