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A Course In Poker (In Order)
Poker for DummiesPoker for Dummies by Richard D. Harroch
Buy new: £7.49 / Used from: £1.40
*The* best beginners book on poker. A thorough introduction.
Poker - Texas Hold 'em: A Complete Guide to Playing the GamePoker - Texas Hold 'em: A Complete Guide to Playing the Game by David Sklansky
Buy new: £7.72 / Used from: £4.30
A good introduction to hold'em, the most important poker variation today. Includes good starting hand rankings.
The Complete Book of Hold 'em Poker: A Comprehensive Guide to Playing and WinningThe Complete Book of Hold 'em Poker: A Comprehensive Guide to Playing and Winning by Gary Carson
Buy new: £11.69 / Used from: £1.51
Learn a lot more about limit hold'em here, including the important concept of Domination.
Doyle Brunson's Super System: A Course in Power Poker!Doyle Brunson's Super System: A Course in Power Poker! by Doyle Brunson
Buy new: £16.54 / Used from: £13.99
The 'bible' of poker. A little dated and superstitious in parts, which is why it is no longer as important as it once was. Covers selective aggression very well.
The Theory of Poker: A Professional Poker Player Teaches You How to Think Like OneThe Theory of Poker: A Professional Poker Player Teaches You How to Think Like One by David Sklansky
Buy new: £11.55 / Used from: £7.99
An Intermediate level book on all forms of poker. Great sections on bluffing and game theory.
Hold'Em Poker for Advanced Players (Advance Player)Hold'Em Poker for Advanced Players (Advance Player) by David Sklansky
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A more advanced book on hold'em. Substitute with Stud or Hi-Lo Split if you prefer to learn those games.
Caro's Book of Tells, the Body Language and Psychology of PokerCaro's Book of Tells, the Body Language and Psychology of Poker by Mike Caro
Buy new: £11.96 / Used from: £10.36
A quite advanced but brilliantly written discussion of body language and poker. Great for live action players, useless for internet players!
Tournament Poker for Advanced Players (Advance Player)Tournament Poker for Advanced Players (Advance Player) by David Sklansky
Buy used from: £11.95
An advanced book on tournament play, which is your next step on the poker ladder!
More Hold'em ExcellenceMore Hold'em Excellence by Lou Krieger
Buy new: £13.59 / Used from: £2.15
Some miscellaneous topics and advanced concepts. Great section on poker maths, and brilliant starting hand section.
Caro's Fundamental Secrets of Winning PokerCaro's Fundamental Secrets of Winning Poker by Mike Caro
Buy new: £8.06 / Used from: £4.35
Some general tips from one of the best poker writers around.