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Originally Posted by Alex123  Well buddy I can’t suggest you any book as I personally believe that if you want to be a good poker player you got to practice. The only way to practice is by playing because you can’t develop your skill by reading books. |
That's not completely true. Altough getting the real feeling comes only from playing, Loads of mistakes can be prevented by books.
How many players, for example, raise QJo UTG in a full ring game? How many cold-call a reraise with K9s. Bad moves with a -EV can be prevented by reading books. Having some general understanding of 'good' and 'bad' moves can be very profitable when starting off.
I would definately reccomend Harrington on hold'em. This is a pure tournament series though. Slansky is a very good book when looking at cashgames, but this is not simple lecture, so it might be better to start off simple.
Good luck at the tables!