Top 35 Must Read Poker Books Of All Time

by The Poker Mindset
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34 books
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” – Sir Richard Steele
In this article, I have compiled a list of the top 35 books on poker(tournament, cash game, mindset/inspiration) that I believe all new and experienced poker players can benefit from, so let’s jump right into it!
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Top 10 Best Poker Books for Tournament Players

Strategies for Beating Small Stakes Poker Tournaments

Jonathan Little, 2015

Harrington on Hold 'em

Expert Strategy for No-limit Tournaments. Volume I: Strategic Play
Dan Harrington, Bill Robertie, 2004

Harrington on Hold 'em

Expert Strategy for No-Limit Tournaments; Volume II: the Endgame
Dan Harrington, Bill Robertie, 2005

Moorman's Book of Poker

Improve your poker game with Moorman1, the most successful online poker tournament player in history
Chris Moorman, Byron Jacob, 2014

Tournament Poker for Advanced Players

David Sklansky, 2007

Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker, Volume 1

Fundamentals and how to handle varying stack sizes
Jonathan Little

Kill Everyone

Advanced Strategies for No-Limit Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments and Sit-N-Go's
Lee Nelson, Tysen Streib, Steven Heston, 2009

Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time

Jon Turner, Eric Lynch, Jon Van Fleet, 2008

The Raiser's Edge

Tournament-Poker Strategies for Today's Aggressive Game
Bertrand "elkY" Grospellier, Lee Nelson, Tysen Streib, Tony Dunst, 2011

Jonathan Little's Excelling at No-limit Hold'em

Leading Poker Experts Discuss How to Study, Play and Master Nlhe
Jonathan Little, Phil Hellmuth, Mike Sexton, Olivier Busquet, Chris Moneymaker, 2015
Top 10 Best Poker Books for Cash Game Players

Harrington on Cash Games

How to Play No-Limit Hold 'em Cash Games
Dan Harrington, Bill Robertie, 2008

Harrington on Cash Games: Volume II

How to Play No-Limit Hold 'em Cash Games
Dan Harrington, Bill Robertie, 2008

Strategies for Beating Small Stakes Poker Cash Games

Jonathan Little, 2015

Small Stakes Hold 'em

Winning Big with Expert Play
Ed Miller, David Sklansky, Mason Malmuth, 2004

Essential Poker Math, Expanded Edition

Fundamental No-Limit Hold'em Mathematics You Need to Know
Alton Hardin, 2016

Modern Poker Theory

Building an Unbeatable Strategy Based on GTO Principles
Michael Acevedo, 2018

Poker Workbook: Math and Preflop

Learn and Practice +EV Skills Between Sessions
James Sweeney, 2020

Applications of No-Limit Hold 'em

A Guide to Understanding Theoretically Sound Poker
Matthew Janda, 2013

Mastering Pot-Limit Omaha

the modern aggressive approach
Herbert Okolowitz, Wladimir Taschner, 2014

Poker Math that Matters

Simplifying the Secrets of No-Limit Hold'em
Owen Gaines, 2010
Top 10 Best Mindset and Inspirational Poker Books

The Mental Game of Poker

Proven Strategies for Improving Tilt Control, Confidence, Motivation, Coping with Variance, and More
Jared Tendler, Barry Carter, 2011

The Mental Game of Poker 2

Proven Strategies for Improving Poker Skill, Increasing Mental Endurance, and Playing in the Zone Consistently
Jared Tendler, 2013

The Poker Mindset

Essential Attitudes for Poker Success
Ian Taylor, Matthew Hilger, 2007

Godfather of Poker

Doyle Brunson

Life's a Gamble

Mike Sexton

The Biggest Bluff

How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win
Maria Konnikova, 2021

Treat Your Poker Like a Business

Dusty Schmidt, 2012

Positive Poker

A Modern Psychological Approach to Mastering Your Mental Game
Dr. Patricia Cardner with Jonathan Little

Elements of Poker

Tommy Angelo, 2007
Bonus Books