Here are the books I suggest for reading. If you
are a starting player or even an experienced one these books are
sure to only improve your game. Books are from varies authors including
David Sklansky, Lee Jones, TJ Cloutier, and Doyle Brunson.
If you plan to play in tournaments these are the books you
want to read. Cash games are a different play than tournament
play. These will give you an edge against other players.
Championship
Satellite Strategy (Tom McEvoy, Brad Daugherty):
Handling satellites is differnet from normal tournaments. Use
this book to discover the differences in play. From two expert
experience authors.
Kill
Phil (Blair Rodman & Lee Nelson): Alternative
strategies for no limit tournament play. A new player can start
winning quickly through a basic all in or fold strategy that
frustrates professional opponents. The strategy removes you
from post flop play against a master and puts the pressure on
him. For the advanced player the book provides a better understanding
of poker theory and odds.
Harrington
on Holdem I (Dan Harrington): Excellent book on
no limit holdem play for tournaments. Lots of examples and great
insight. This book should be read after the McEnvoy books.
Harrington
on Hold'em II
(Dan Harrington): Excellent book on no limit holdem
play for tournaments. Lots of examples and great insight. This
book should be read after the McEnvoy books.
Harrington
on Hold'em III
(Dan Harrington): Excellent book on no limit holdem
play for tournaments. Lots of examples and great insight. This
book should be read after the McEnvoy books.
World
Poker Tour (Mike Sexton): I do
not recommend this book to anyone except those that want to
get excited about being in the World Poker Tour. The book is
a giant advertisement why someone should play in the WPT. It
offers almost no useful information to anyone that takes poker
even semi-seriously. I felt ripped off buying this book.
Making
the Final Table (Erick Lindgren): A look inside
to what it takes to get to the World Poker Tour final tables.
How you should play, guides on hands, players, tells, and Erick's
experience. Good advise on playing hands against different types
of opponents.
In
the Money (Antonio Esfandiari): Antonio's book
talks about very general strategies, but nothing that an experienced
player would get much out of. The book mostly gives you an idea
into Antonio's playing style. A lot of the book is Antonio talking
about himself and his experiences. The useful information within
the book could be compressed within about 20 pages in my opinion
with most not useful to starting players.