Recommended Poker Books
September 23rd, 2008
Beyond all the “how-to play” poker books, there are some other terrific and informative memoirs that put poker at the center of the story. These real-life narratives offer insights about strategy, and interesting perspectives on player psychology.
If you love to play and read about poker, then check out these great stories:
Positively Fifth Street by James McManus This best selling page-turner reads like a suspenseful mystery novel. McManus is a bona-fide journalist who was sent to cover the WSOP simultaneously with the Teddy Binion murder trial. It is a fascinating look at Las Vegas history, poker characters, and a lurid crime. The authors details how he cagily turns his advance money into a seat at the final table, and relates his progress through the ranks hand by hand. A truly terrific book! The Professor, The Banker and the Suicide King by Michael Craig The story of the biggest game ever played. It’s high stakes with some of the best players, including Chip Reese and Ted Forrest, and the money and plays simply boggle the mind. The Biggest Game in Town by A. Alvarez An engaging first-hand look at the World Series of Poker and players, with plenty of ups-and-downs, surprise victories and frustrating defeats. Big Deal, A Year as a Professional Poker Player by Anthony Holden The author of a biography about Prince Charles, and a regular at Alvarez’s (above) home game, Holden does want every poker junky dreams about, and takes a year off from other commitments to play professional poker in exotic locales around the world. The sharp wit and poker action both entertain and educate the reader.
Practice is everything for improving your game — but a little reading helps too. These titles all offer pure pleasure and treasures of wisdom for any avid poker player.
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