Anthony Holden "Bid Deal" is AWESOME.
James McManus "Positively 5th Street" was very populer (NY Times best seller). I have mixed feelings about it. Parts were fantastic, other parts not so much. I liked the story of the Binion murder trial better than the poker parts.
"Poker Nation" Andy Bellin very good.
On Dave's recommendation, I picked up 'Big Deal' and 'Poker Nation'.
Poker Nation arrived first, and I am just finishing it off, but I must say it has been a very enjoyable read...If Dave says Bellin is good, but Holden is awesome, I am realllllllly excited about getting to Big Deal next.
Awesome. Thanks for the tips Dave. It is so refreshing to take a break from the poker 'textbooks' and to sit back and relax one's way into smoothly written, but still very informative reads.
[edit]Just to update--I finished 'Big Deal' a while back, and it was very good. Again, thanks for the tip Dave.
Has anyone read "Small Stakes Hold'em: Winning Big with Expert Play" by Miller/Slansky/Malmuth? I think it's one of the newer 2+2 books, although I could be wrong about when it was put out.
Has anyone read "Small Stakes Hold'em: Winning Big with Expert Play" by Miller/Slansky/Malmuth? I think it's one of the newer 2+2 books, although I could be wrong about when it was put out.
I just finished reading it. it's pretty awesome. I'd recommend it if you frequently play in loose games.
As far as non strategy poker books go, my favorite is 'King of a Small World' by Rick Bennet.
I've actually heard some negative reviews about that book, but honestly I don't understand why. In my opinion, this book is far superior to any other poker fiction or semi-fiction out there. It is a book about poker, but it is also a book about life, the tragically dark sides of gambling, and the things we ought to live our lives for. I simply loved this book.
As far as strategy and instructional books on poker, you guys have said most of the important ones already
'Theory of poker' is a masterpeice
Other 2+2 books are very good if somewhat dry
Supersystem is a classic and still a great NL book
As far as internet resources, I am a big fan of the 2+2 message boards. Then again, I am a SNG player and I think that with so little literature out there right now about SNG play, the 2+2 One table tournament forum is kinda the mecca of SNG knowlegde in the poker world right now. I haven't seen anything else anywhere that compares to some of the SNG discussions there.
Some of the other forums seem a little repetitive and filled with humour and flame wars.
Thought I'd revive this thread because I have a few more questions.
I'm really looking for books so I can learn how to play 7 stud and Omaha. I did see the suggestions in this thread, but I'm looking for books that would be helpful in introducing me to these games. If the Ciaffone Omaha book isn't worthwhile and the Ray Zee stud book is for more advanced players, are there any other suggestions? Currently I'm reading through the 7 stud section in Super System and some online material but don't know where to go from there.
Are there any books for these games that anyone could suggest that would be the equivalent to what Lee Jones' book is to low limit/basic hold'em?
I got the Ciaffone book on Pot/NL based on the recommendation here and found it to be very helpful, easy to read, and well written.
Isn't Supersystem 2 comming out soon? I heard this will have all the info from the first one but with much more up to date information and strategies...anyone know when its comming out?
Say you're buying 3 books for $45 each, and an iRewards card (if necessary). The total cost would be (not including tax) $102.75 at Chapters.ca, and $94.50 at Amazon.ca.
Quite a bit of savings compared to not purchasing the iRewards card, yes. But you are not saving money in this example even with the card relative to a competitor.
You'd have to spend more than $300 on books (which are over $25) to make up the $15 iRewards card price in savings over Amazon.ca. However, perhaps the iRewards may additional value to you, e.g. if you regularly buy books at the B&M Chapters.
Also, the iRewards/Chapters route *is* superior if you believe you will actually go beyond the $300 mark.
Edit: I almost ordered from Chapters but now checking out Amazon they are a lot cheaper! Once again thanks, I just ordered 3 Sklansky books & Caro's book of tells, going to have lots of reading to do over the next month.
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Poker Nation arrived first, and I am just finishing it off, but I must say it has been a very enjoyable read...If Dave says Bellin is good, but Holden is awesome, I am realllllllly excited about getting to Big Deal next.
Awesome. Thanks for the tips Dave. It is so refreshing to take a break from the poker 'textbooks' and to sit back and relax one's way into smoothly written, but still very informative reads.
[edit]Just to update--I finished 'Big Deal' a while back, and it was very good. Again, thanks for the tip Dave.
hork.
Good question. Or how about short-handed play in general?
I haven't seen too much discussion of short-handed play, other than in sections of a couple of Sklansky books (I believe HPFAP for example).
I would happily be first in line at the local Chapters to pick up "Beating Short-Handed Hold'em" by Devin Armstrong & Dave Scharf. :cool:
ScottyZ
Regards,
all_aces
Jeez... I can't believe you'd so openly badmouth Dave right in his own forum. I bet he'll Mod your buns right outta here.
ScottyZ
I've actually heard some negative reviews about that book, but honestly I don't understand why. In my opinion, this book is far superior to any other poker fiction or semi-fiction out there. It is a book about poker, but it is also a book about life, the tragically dark sides of gambling, and the things we ought to live our lives for. I simply loved this book.
As far as strategy and instructional books on poker, you guys have said most of the important ones already
'Theory of poker' is a masterpeice
Other 2+2 books are very good if somewhat dry
Supersystem is a classic and still a great NL book
As far as internet resources, I am a big fan of the 2+2 message boards. Then again, I am a SNG player and I think that with so little literature out there right now about SNG play, the 2+2 One table tournament forum is kinda the mecca of SNG knowlegde in the poker world right now. I haven't seen anything else anywhere that compares to some of the SNG discussions there.
Some of the other forums seem a little repetitive and filled with humour and flame wars.
Regards
Brad S
I'm really looking for books so I can learn how to play 7 stud and Omaha. I did see the suggestions in this thread, but I'm looking for books that would be helpful in introducing me to these games. If the Ciaffone Omaha book isn't worthwhile and the Ray Zee stud book is for more advanced players, are there any other suggestions? Currently I'm reading through the 7 stud section in Super System and some online material but don't know where to go from there.
Are there any books for these games that anyone could suggest that would be the equivalent to what Lee Jones' book is to low limit/basic hold'em?
I got the Ciaffone book on Pot/NL based on the recommendation here and found it to be very helpful, easy to read, and well written.
"Winning Omaha/8" Lou Kreiger
Anton
Quite a bit of savings compared to not purchasing the iRewards card, yes. But you are not saving money in this example even with the card relative to a competitor.
You'd have to spend more than $300 on books (which are over $25) to make up the $15 iRewards card price in savings over Amazon.ca. However, perhaps the iRewards may additional value to you, e.g. if you regularly buy books at the B&M Chapters.
Also, the iRewards/Chapters route *is* superior if you believe you will actually go beyond the $300 mark.
ScottyZ
Edit: I almost ordered from Chapters but now checking out Amazon they are a lot cheaper! Once again thanks, I just ordered 3 Sklansky books & Caro's book of tells, going to have lots of reading to do over the next month.
lol i love how poker analogies apply to everything in life