No one’s a huge fan of reading, but if you’re a fan of poker and haven’t yet mastered the art, you may think about picking up a poker book and going over what the authors have to offer. If you don’t know where to start, I’ll provide a few popular titles that will hopefully inspire you enough to read on your downtime. Some of the books listed may not come cheap, but neither does the content within.

First off, if you want to know the game, visit a website to gather the gist of what you’re going into. Then check out a book. I first suggest buying–or borrowing–No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em, written by Tom McEvoy and Brad Daugherty. Since these guys are both WSOP winners, they know what they’re talking about. Another highly recommended book is, Telling Lies and Getting Paid, written by Michael Konik. It’ll leave you pleasantly pleased, highly entertained, and by the end, you’ll pick up a few strategic pointers. The last book I recommend is The Professor, The Banker, and the Suicide King. You’ll learn almost all you need to about the world of poker.