best book to read for beginner poker player

[ThePhenom00]

I am new at poker and am curious what book you recommend for a beginning poker player wanting to learn to play no limit texas holdem

[mrmarket]

Getting Started in Hold'em by Ed Miller.

Anything else pales in comparison.

[mikemca]

Harrington on Hold Em is the consensus choice for learning NLHE Tournament strategy.It is where the Green,Yellow,and Red zone theory originated and is a strategy most successful tournament players employ.Basically its how many blinds you have relative to the tournament structure dictate what hands you should play by which zone you fall in.
However I would recommend a poker coach because a book just can't give you the tools for your specific personality.

[OTL]

I like Brunson's Super System. Other books teach players to play ABC poker, which may be fine for grinding out micro-limits online, but you're going to get robbed blind by the more advanced players once you start playing at higher stakes.

[shady610]

phil helmuth. play poker like the pros...

it was good for me because it didnt focus and straiight strategy as much as it did style. it takes different styles and identifys them.

[Congruency]

sklansky: no limit holdem theory and practice

a bit hard to read since all sklansky books are like that but i do think this is your best option, GL

[Kaladarus]

Harrington on Hold Em is the consensus choice for learning NLHE Tournament strategy.It is where the Green,Yellow,and Red zone theory originated and is a strategy most successful tournament players employ.Basically its how many blinds you have relative to the tournament structure dictate what hands you should play by which zone you fall in.
However I would recommend a poker coach because a book just can't give you the tools for your specific personality.

Harrington on Hold Em is good, but there's Harrington on Cash Games out now. This is a great book for getting started in NL poker. Teaches you everything you need to know. Also if you're looking to get the books for free http://www.twoplustwo.com/poker-bonus/ is a great website to look at. Also a great learning website and lots of people helping improve your game.

[Phightin' Phils]

"small stakes hold 'em: winning big with expert play" by ed miller, david sklansky, and mason malmuth is a great book to read for beginner cash game players.

[hoobiwan]

the harrington books are good for beginners.
Also sklansky book

[daneblazer]

Harrington on Hold em Vol 1. Get to know the basics first before moving forward. Figure out what your game is going to be (cash, sng, mtt) then find a book or videos online that specialize in those areas. I wouldn't get a coach if you are just starting. You can learn the basics on your own and save the usually expensive coaching fee. Coaching helps you take it to the next level and that's where you get your moneys worth.

IMO, Poker like the Pros and Super System 2 are a little out dated and, even though they are my favorites, everyone has read Harrington's books by now too.

[ND25]

play poker like the pro phil helmuth. Simply strategy for beginners. It will help limit your loses while getting your feet wet.

[sq764]

never read it but have to read supersystem

[Phightin' Phils]

never read it but have to read supersystem

if you've never read it, how do you know its a must-read?

[sinmiedo]

Skalansky by far the most mathematical of all.

[Ian]

If you're a total beginner the Howard Lederer DVDs aren't bad. They're very basic and they recommend a very tight strategy, but playing very tight isn't a bad way to start.

[B1GER1C828]

harrington on holdem r by far the best when ur starting out...give them a go.

[shroomysoup]

Phil Gordon's Little Green Book and Little Blue Book. Very easy to read and easy to understand the mathematical concepts.

[Czu81]

These books are all good but I advice if u have a an experienced player mate watch him/her while playing, also try to find which poker form is suits for u (cash, MTT, sng).

[Margin Walker]

Super System or LLNL by Angel Largay