Title: How I Raised, Folded, Bluffed, Flirted, Cursed, and Won Millions at the World Series of Poker

Author: Annie Duke

Publisher: Hudson Street Press

In 2004 Annie Duke became the only woman to have won $2 million in World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. With that came her first WSOP gold bracelet! Her book is a carefully balanced narrative that fluctuates between two threads – the story of the action packed WSOP Omaha Hi-Low Split poker tourney and the story of her life. And the scenarios for both are as interesting, though it has to be said that depending on your own mind set, you'll be rooting for one - the game or the life story - to come back.

As the authoress lets the story of her life spill out of her book's pages, the reader gets introduced to Annie's typical dysfunctional family: Mom's drinking and playing solitaire, and Dad's grading papers and trying to break out of his genteel poverty teaching at a prestigious prep school. Things get better when Annie's older brother, poker champ Howard Lederer, learns to beat the odds in card games and sports betting. Mom begins working for her son. And Annie's Dad goes on to write a series of entertaining books.

But this is not the final happy ending in the book, the ultimate happy ending happens when Annie ends up a poker champ in her on right. Along with narrating the story of Annie's march to success, the book is also laced with tidbits of information on different types of poker (focused on Texas Hold'em and Omaha Hi-Lo) and a brief description of the most prominent poker players that dominate the spotlight nowadays.

Price: $15.72

Title: Super System: A Course in Power Poker

Author: Doyle Brunson

Publisher: Cardoza

This poker book is a classic of sorts, having been first published almost three decades ago in 1970s. The book had caused quite a sensation in the 70s and was branded by critics as a must have for amateurs. It was nonetheless received with irritation by the professionals who were filled with an apprehension that Doyle Brunson had given away too many poker secrets, thereby allowing the amateurs to catch up. What was true then remains true to this day. Doyle Brunson did give a whole lot of information in his book, information that is indispensable for any amateur or professional alike.

The book has a comprehensive coverage of the games from five-card draw to no limit hold'em. But most interesting to read are the brilliant caricatures of the famous players. Just a glimpse of those masterfully done caricatures in print is worth the price of the book. Then there is the chapter on poker odds and statistics, which remain accurate to this day. It has been a popular pastime amongst many players to check and recheck the statistics, hoping to catch a mistake in Doyle's calculations. Needless to say they have always failed. In his prime Doyle Brunson was the world's best player at both limit and no limit hold'em, quite famous for his nerves of steel. And if any typical amateur aspires to make a career out of poker then this book is really almost priceless for him or her.

Price:$18.87

Title: Little Green Book

Author: Phil Gordon

This is a fast paced book that Phil Gordon has developed out of his experiences in playing poker with the best players in the world. The detailed analysis that he presents on every aspect of the game makes it obvious that he is one of those players who has in fact learned form his victories at the table and also from his losses in a myriad of tournaments and cash games. No limit Texas Hold'em is a tough game by any account, but the moral that can be derived from Phil's Little Green Book is that anyone can become a winning player, with the right amount of courage, patience, aggression, observation, and a deeply felt dedication to becoming a better player.

As it is Phil Gordon, being the resident expert and co-host of Celebrity Poker Showdown, is a much sought after teacher of Texas Hold'em. So don't even bother to think you can play "serious" poker without studying this Little Green Book inside and out. For No Limit Texas Hold'em players in particular, Phil Gordon's take on the game is worth many, many more times then the price of the book. If anything - it is Phil's total style that makes him a monster player in the poker circuits. And with his book he offers great new insight into the techniques that have contributed towards making him the success that he is today.

Price: $13.65