Hey all,

Im a brand new member to the site. I have a question for you guys that know your poker books. I'm not a new player to texas hold'em, I've been playing for about 1 year and say 8 months. However I am new to reading poker books. I bought my first book about a month ago with what I thought the obvious choice would be... Brunson's book Super System. The next book I bought was 2 weeks ago, I bought Championship No-Limit and Pot'Limit Hold'em by Cloutier & Mcevoy. The next books I plan on buying are Harrington's 2 books, then either Caro's book on Tells, or Sklansky's book on theory. What I am wondering is if these are good choices. Anyone out there who has read their share of books should give feedback as it would be greatly appreciated. Lookin forward to posting here with everyone.

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Before someone says it in a less friendly way:
Use the search feature and you will find many threads discussing the very books you mentioned. Also, look at the left hand index and you will notice "Book Reviews".
That said, Harrington on Hodem I and II are highly recommended by almost everyone around here - esp. if you play tournament poker. Caro is a must read if you play live poker.

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Anyway I would suggest Sklansky's Theory of Poker next.

What kind of game do you prefer?

If its small stakes then Sklansky's Small Stakes Hold Em is a MUST READ.

And you have the right idea for the tournament side. You cant go wrong with the Harrinton on Hold Em set.

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Ok, You picked two of the worst to start with. Those are both worth reading, but definatly not as first books.

Since you have been playing for a while, ToP (check the Acronyms Sticky in Noob section for these) is a good idea. Then Pick a couple game specific books, if you play LHE, then pick up SSH and HPFAP, if you play MTT's get HoH. Then I would suggest getting the Killer Poker books by vorhaus. They are pretty good.

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actually, I think championship NL and PL is a good starting book for tourneys.

Doesnt clutter up your thinking with pot odds and advanced plays. Basic weak tight poker.

I built a good SnG game with it. Harringtons books are awesome - but are quite a contrast to Championship.

And that is why i bought, Read, and returned it in the same day. Purchased Poker Essays with the $ and far happier

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yes, but you were a lot farther along in your poker career.

Agree with all the selections above ...

If you get bogged down reading too many pot odds, percentages and theory type books and want a lighter read try Matt Matros The Making of a Poker Player.

Doesn't go too much into theory but really gave a flavour of the up and coming poker player and the atmosphere of playing big money games.

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After all the positive reviews spanning from every corner of the net I bought Sklansky's Theory of Poker and I'm about 3/4 of the way thru with it. Super information and alot of things that make me stop while I'm reading and say to myself "oh ya....that makes sense!" However, be warned that probably only 25% or less of the book is devoted to Hold'em. Since I have only a very very basic knowledge of 7-card, Omaha, and Razz, much of the book just leaves me puzzled. Not knowing hardly anything about those games, his thoughts and examples are like Greek to me. Not blaming Sklansky or anyone but myself for not knowing more about those games. I just think it's worth bringing up. But all in all it is a great book and it is THE book that most everyone agrees should be your poker book starting point. I've also got Harrington on Holdem 1 and 2 that a buddy has let me have but I haven't read them yet.