Positively Fifth Street
James McManus

James McManus is an author and poet who is sent to Las Vegas in the year 2000 to report on the World Series of Poker for Harpers Magazine. When there, he decides to really understand the game he needs to play, so he uses his advance to buy in to the the World Series of Poker and plays. This excellent book follows his journey and also provides some excellent insight into the poker phenomenon.

The Biggest Game In Town
A. Alvarez

Once called, "the best book ever written on poker" by players and critics alike this book provides a wonderful historical look back at the early eighties World Series of Poker. If you want to get a feel for the atmosphere of Binion's back when Doyle Brunson was the big man at the table this is a great book.

Big Deal: One Year As A Professional Poker Player
Anthony Holden

This is the true story of the author spending a year on the professional poker circuit honing his poker skills on the run up to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions
Ben Mezrich

Hugely popular true story of Six M.I.T. students who worked out a blackjack card counting system that worked. The story tells of their many adventures in Las Vegas casinos. The book was (and still is) a huge seller because of its easy reading style and suspense that makes you want to read just one more chapter. Sure it's not about poker, but it is interesting to anyone with a passing interest in gambling.

Poker Nation
Andy Bellin

An excellent and well-written poker book exploring the world of poker both in casinos and the more illegal kind of games. Very enjoyable and energetic with plenty of philosophy of how the game should be played and how it often is played.

Poker Wisdom Of A Champion
Doyle Brunson

If you are even vaguely aware of high stakes poker Doyle Brunson is one name that has to spring to mind. Twice winner of the World Series of Poker and author of the book Super System which most professional players consider to be one of the most important books ever written on poker. This book features insights and stories about the game written by a true poker legend.

Poker: Bets, Bluffs And Bad Beats
A. Alvarez, Kelly Duane

An outstanding poker book delving into the rich and fascinating history of poker. Anyone who enjoys poker will enjoy some of the stories and historical information contained in this book. This book will provide a really interesting insight into the game, a must read for poker enthusiasts.