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1. TheDover

   November 17th, 2009 at 7:47 am

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   The best book for a newer player is the Dynamic Point Count Strategy, it can help you play a strong game while you learn the game and develop your skills. Using a point count system can keep you in with the better hands, get you out when you should fold, and help you avoid being bluffed out of hands.
   Here is a link; http://www.thedoverpro.com/texas.htm
   Good luck at the tables!

2. jadmanje

   November 17th, 2009 at 8:20 am

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   For No Limit Hold em, the Harrington on Hold em series by far is the best. In Super system 2, the Limit Hold em chapter by Jennifer Harmen is really good but as a whole, Super system is an overrated book in my opinion. Gus Hanson’s new book “Every Hand Revealed” is also a great book. Good luck to you.

3. bobtheki

   November 17th, 2009 at 11:14 am

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   There are several good books available to the aspiring poker player. There are some that are better to start with than others. As your skill set increases, you should be reading more and studying more. Here is a list of books that I think will benefit any beginner to intermediate level player.
   A great first read would be Barry Greenstein’s Ace on the River. The book has a lot of great information as well as suggestions on etiquette. Barry Greenstein is known as the Robin Hood of poker and is credited as being one of the top no limit hold ‘em players in the world.
   After reading this book, I would recommend Phil Gordon’s suite of books. The book titles are: Poker: The Real Deal, Phil Gordon’s Little Green Book, and Phil Gordon’s Little Blue Book. The first book is somewhat entertaining, but looking back, I think you would be just fine skipping to the Green Book first. The Little Green Book not only incorporates the mathematics of poker, but also includes some simple methodology anyone can utilize to better their game. Once you have an understanding of these concepts you can move on to the Little Blue Book which will go into further detail the complexities of No Limit Texas Hold’em as well as hand analysis. You can purchase Phil’s books autographed and a donation will go to cancer. Do a Yahoo! search for Phil Gordon.
   David Sklansky’s The Theory of Poker is also another great poker theory-related read. You can get a great overall view of the general concepts of poker as well as some advanced techniques. This book is certain to improve your game.
   Finally, Caro’s Book of Poker Tells is an excellent reference. Although in the more advanced environments this book may not be as applicable, to devastate your home games and other beginning players this is an excellent read. The book focuses primarily on observing “tells” which is a necessary addition to any poker player’s arsenal.
   Once you get past these books, here are some other good reads:
   Harrington on Hold’em Volumes I, II, and III
   Power Hold’em Strategy by Daniel Negraneau
   Every Hand Revealed by Gus Hansen
   Good luck!