benfoldsflop 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I need a book to read on the way to Vegas for the m.e. Both Sklansky's new book (No Limit Hold em: Theory and Practice) and the new Harrington workbook have gotten decent reviews. Which of these two books should I read? Or is there another that you recommend? Thank you.Jason Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtydutch 8 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I've reviewed a book or two in my day:http://thedutchfactor.blogspot.com/2006/07...if-someone.html Link to post Share on other sites
CobaltBlue 662 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Depends on whether you're studying or reading for pleasure. There are a lot of excellent pleasure-reading poker books (Professor, Banker, Suicide King...Biggest Game In Town...etc). Link to post Share on other sites
benfoldsflop 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 i'm reading in order to improve my game so i can be rich and famous, respectively. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,354 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I'd reacomend either Phil Gordon's Lil green book of poker, or Phil Hellmuth's "play poker like the pros" both very insightful on how great poker minds play. Link to post Share on other sites
kouta43 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Ace on the River by Greenstein.Great mix of pleasure reading/tips to improve your game. Perfect for a plane trip.peace. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,354 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 actually,my posts were a joke.. I'd read the new sklansky for the plane ride, as the HoH really is a work book, and if you really want to get into it, you'll record your answers and what not. Both are great, though HoH is much better, IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
rchang 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I need a book to read on the way to Vegas for the m.e. Both Sklansky's new book (No Limit Hold em: Theory and Practice) and the new Harrington workbook have gotten decent reviews. Which of these two books should I read? Or is there another that you recommend? Thank you.Jasonread the harry potter series.learning magic > actual skill.hm that's a bit tacky but o well :)seriously though, harry potter is the best series ever.or go with dan brown books Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,354 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 read the harry potter series.learning magic > actual skill.hm that's a bit tacky but o well :)seriously though, harry potter is the best series ever.or go with dan brown booksoh, Dan Brown books... hmmmmm and I was just begining to like you, too.. Link to post Share on other sites
rchang 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 oh, Dan Brown books... hmmmmm and I was just begining to like you, too..i KNOW i KNOW!! i was suckered in. but dan brown are plane books! you can't put em down even though they all follow the exact same format. Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Ace on the River by Greenstein.Great mix of pleasure reading/tips to improve your game. Perfect for a plane trip.peace.I enjoyed that book. Found it a really easy read. Link to post Share on other sites
kouta43 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 It is actually interesting. I dont think you cany say Sklansky or HOH are interesting reads. Informative yes, interesting no. You aernt on the plane ride to study. Go AOtR. Link to post Share on other sites
adammc 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 If you are going to try to do well, do not read Phil Hellmuth's books. Please. Play poker like the pros offers some of the worst advice I have ever encountered for cash game play, it is very very simplistic, and if I recall there is no section on tournament play. Harrington on Hold 'Em Volume 1, then volume 2 before the final table should you be so lucky. Link to post Share on other sites
Push Monkey 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 well, you're about to be saturated with the world of poker once you get off the plane so I wouldn't even read a poker book to keep your mind relaxed and fresh, but if you really want to, go with HoH 3. p.s. Dan Brown is a hack author. Link to post Share on other sites
psujohn 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Haven't read it myself but what about Kill Phil. It's the strat that a weaker player can use to counter the aggressive pros. Link to post Share on other sites
stevesavi 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 i'm reading in order to improve my game so i can be rich and famous, respectively.isnt the plane to vegas a little late to start restructuring your game?and dan brown is the most useless formulaic writer since the guy who wrote the bearenstein bears (which were much more enjoyable, but definitely formulaic) Link to post Share on other sites
Harpo1952 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I've found the HoH series to be the most helpful of any I've read. If you haven't read Vol 1 or 2, don't start start with Vol 3 because the workbook refers to the earlier ones and uses some Harrington jargon. If you have read them, then the workbook is good to read in spurts and definitely takes you into hand analysis and a pro's thought process.Enjoy your trip! Link to post Share on other sites
TheWatchMan 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 if you want to rea dan immense book go buy the hustler by walter tevisthen buy teh follow up, the color of money.do it, DO it Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 take either or and also take a novel by Neal Stephenson (Cryptonomicon was great!). Hell, you don't want to get too bogged down in poker, do you? if you want to rea dan immense book go buy the hustler by walter tevisthen buy teh follow up, the color of money.do it, DO ithahaha...GODDAMNIT! Link to post Share on other sites
Scriptdude 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I agree on the HoH books. Helped me a lot.I also enjoyed Phil Gordon's Little Green Book: Lessons and Teachings in No Limit Texas Hold'em . Got the audio book somewhere and I can recommend it. Excellent stuff.If you have a long flight, maybe get Super System II. Fun chapter on No Limit Tournaments by Doyle. Link to post Share on other sites
Dratj 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I need a book to read on the way to Vegas for the m.e. Both Sklansky's new book (No Limit Hold em: Theory and Practice) and the new Harrington workbook have gotten decent reviews. Which of these two books should I read? Or is there another that you recommend? Thank you.JasonThe professor, the Banker and the Suicide King. Not educational but a great read. Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Haven't read it myself but what about Kill Phil. It's the strat that a weaker player can use to counter the aggressive pros.It's good for a coaster on the plane.But make sure to dispose of your trash before you get off. Link to post Share on other sites
socalpoker_j 1 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 It's good for a coaster on the plane.But make sure to dispose of your trash before you get off.QFT Link to post Share on other sites
aadams_22 3 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Harrington...If nothing else just take the quiz inside and read the explanations later. Link to post Share on other sites
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