If you happen to be new to poker, it would be best to start your education with these beginner books. These write-ups are easy to understand and would help you get in the game with a flash. Buy one of these, sign up for some Pokerforfree to practice, and you will have a great start to becoming a good player!

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Poker

Out of all the books present out there fore poker, this is one of the must-reads. The book is written in simple language with a user-friendly tone and written by one of the greatest poker writers, Andrew Glazer. The author was also known as the “poker pundit” in his times. The format makes it easier for the beginners to browse through various sections and covers everything from basic rules to advanced strategy. It also contains crucial information on poker odds and tells.

The Smarter Bet Guide to Poker

If you are someone who is looking for a short, quick guide to poker, this is one of the greatest books ever. It is merely 128 pages long and written by Basil Nestor. The author is proficient with communicating poker basics in the most understandable way. It is entertaining, fun and easy to read. The facts are spread all over the book and the chapters end with a summary that reinforces the content in the lesson.

Poker for Dummies

The book is written by Lou Krieger, one of the prominent poker writers of the Card Player magazine. It is an important read if you are to start a home game, since it highlights all the different variations of poker. The book is fun to read and extremely easy to understand, especially the basic rules of the game. There is also another book, written by the same author called “The Poker Player’s Bible”, which explains the advanced poker strategies.

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