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Beginner's Poker Books

Beginners	Advanced	Poker Stories
Texas Holdem	Omaha	Stud
Limit Poker	Pot Limit	No Limit
All Books

Cover	Title	Details
	Illustrated Guide To Texas Hold'em: Making Winners Out Of Beginners and Advanced Players	This book has an interesting and unique approach to teach poker skills, relying on over 150 illustrated examples of actual poker situations, rather than overloading the reader with a ton of text explaing complicated strategies and concepts. A great format for new players as they are able to visualize what is happening while author Dennis Purdy explains the reasons for playing a hand in a certain manner. Check out my blog for the full review.
	Internet Texas Hold'em: Winning Strategies from an Internet Pro	Author Matthew Hilger won over $100,000 in his first full year of playing poker online. He'll teach you the basic poker concepts you need as well what it takes to maximize your profit from playing online.
	Poker: The Real Deal	Phil Gordon, Poker Champion and host of Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown, provides insight into the many facets of the world of poker. He gives you a little bit of everything from the history of poker, to basic strategy to playing in your first card room to tournament strategy.
	Caro's Book of Poker Tells	This book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about reading your opponent. It covers everything from betting habits, to subtle changes in behavior, to seemingly nonchalant table talk. There is almost too much information; you can't possibly process it all after reading it just once. I would recommend skimming through the book trying to pick out the main points, and then go back to it on occasion as you notice some tendencies in the people you play with. My only complaint is that the pictures in the book look like they were taken in the 1970s so it makes the book look dated, but all in all I would definitely recommend this book.
	Winning Low-Limit Hold'em (2nd Edition)	Low Limit Holdem is a little different than higher stakes and no limit games that you may be used to, or that most books cover. They tend to be much looser, and as such, you have to adjust your play in order to maximize your winning potential. Lee Jones provides good advice on many common situations such as flopping trips, or a strong drawing hand. This book will give you a solid foundation with which you can be a winner at Low Limit Holdem.
	Thursday Night Poker: How to Understand, Enjoy and Win	Thursday Night Poker has everything you need to win your weekly poker game. This book discusses everything from calculating pot-odds, to avoiding the second best hand, to managing the pot to maximize your winnings and minimize your losses. It also discusses basic strategy to use against a number of typical home game personality types, as well as providing general advice for Hold'em, Five and Seven card Stud, Omaha, and Draw poker.
	The Theory of Poker	David Sklansky has written a number of books on poker, and is considered by many to be the authority on today's gambling world. This book describes the basic theories involved with nearly every variation of poker played today.
	The Winner's Guide to Omaha Poker	Learn how to play Omaha poker. This book has both basic advice for the Omaha novice, and some more complex strategies for advanced Omaha players looking to improve their play.
	Doyle Brunson's Super System II	The much anticipated sequal to Brunson's Super/System features updated sections for changes in today's game. Includes contributions by many of the top poker pros including Johnny Chan, Mike Caro, and Daniel Negreanu.
	The Complete Book of Hold 'Em Poker: A Comprehensive Guide to Playing and Winning	Whether you are new to holdem, or an experienced player, this book has something for everyone. From what to expect on your first visit to a poker room, to basic concepts, to advanced holdem strategy.
	Chance: A Guide to Gambling, Love, the Stock Market and Just About Everything Else	Chance is not really a poker book, but it is an interesting read for anyone curious about probability theory, which should include most poker players. Amir Aczel does a nice job of teaching the reader the fundamentals of probability without being overly complicated or boring. It’s worth checking out for a change of pace from your usual poker books. Check out my blog for a more detailed review.
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