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PotBox
Joined: 12.01.2016

Online material is good but I'd really like to get a physical book to read and improve my game with. Are there any books out there that you would recommend?
I would prefer it be up to date to include some new metas rather than something like doyle brunsons 20 year old books :f_biggrin:
I'd also rather it be available locally at something like chapters rather than having to order it online.

Thanks in advance, hopefully I can get one picked out _drink:


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Jaissica
Joined: 10.02.2009

Ace on The River - Barry Greenstein

It doesn't include much direct poker advice but on the psychology of playing and just as a general read, it is my favourite poker book by a long way.


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AlvisR
Joined: 27.02.2009

Andrew Seidman Easy game vol. 1
Andrew Seidman Easy game vol. 2
Andrew Seidman Easy game vol. 3

I would highly recommend them to have a look.


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SDK1987
Joined: 12.11.2008

I’m not in to poker books, but based that you’re posting hands in our SNG and tournament hand discussion boards I recommend the book Sit 'n Go Strategy of Collin Moshman. For more information you can always check our poker books section.

Cheers,
SDK1987


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I can advise to read "Polished poker" by John Anhalt. It was a first book I've read and it helped me a lot. Try to read it - I think it can be useful for you. It's free to load but has a paid workbook. That workbook includes different tasks and qusetions so it's a good practice to better understand the material.


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Cool


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Malendes
Joined: 03.04.2011

SPAM ALERT above me :f_o:

On topic: if you want to read a book focusing more on the mental part, try The Mental Game of Poker Vol. 1 and 2 :f_thumbsup:


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magicadil
Joined: 03.05.2012

Ace on The River - Barry Greenstein <--- Is your best choice, however, I've personally read books but I've found that Youtube videos have helped me improve my game far better than any book has. -----> Pokerstars The Big Game & Aussie Millions - The Cash Game <-- Are both very educational because you see how players play in real time, with lots of money on the line.


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PotBox
Joined: 12.01.2016

I've heard a lot of people recommend The Mental Game of Poker so I think I will probably pick that up :f_thumbsup:

I'll definitely think about Collin's SnG strategy book as well since that's the format I'm focused on the most at the moment.

Barry Greenstein's book also sounds like an awesome read entertainment wise, so many books to choose from!

Thanks for all of your recommendations :f_biggrin:


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Dan Harrington Vol.1-3


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cardinhand
Joined: 16.12.2015

I cant think of a book to suggest, so i just search in google for S&G help and found S&G Booster.
hope this helps:f_biggrin:


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cosmys
Joined: 25.11.2009

The Mental Game of Poker By Jared Tendler


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AlvisR
Joined: 27.02.2009

If it wasn't for variance, poker would not be profitable. I need bad players to win in order for me to make money over the long term.

My favourite Phrase from book The Mental Game of Poker. So far. :f_thumbsup: And there are lots more to find.


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RedHeater
Joined: 08.10.2010

You really need to give your game and stakes if you want to get a sensible answer to this question! For SNGs the classic book is the Collin Moshman one discussed above, which should be read in tandem with the strategy articles here. Crushing Online Sit n Gos by zerosum79 is also good, but perhaps overpriced.


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TheMarxBros3
Joined: 21.09.2008

Super System 1 by Doyle Brunson is still considered to be the bible. His follow up book Super System 2 is a bit of a rehash of 1 with some new material thrown in.
Anything written by Harrington is also very good.


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sunden
Joined: 09.08.2009

Originally posted by CentBetrag
Dan Harrington Vol.1-3

those are really good, got all 3 as well :)


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Are there any good introduction to online poker books you could recommend?
I tend to play with my buddies so some of the terminology is a bit confusing :/


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Lazza61
Joined: 23.03.2011

Hey James,

You can pick up some of the terminology from our glossary.

Cheers

Laz


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msp3101
Joined: 19.04.2016

My first poker book that helped me was 'Winning low limit hold'em' by Lee Jones :f_thumbsup:


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