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I've recently become rather fasicanted with reading about the crazy stories that go on the professional poker playing world. Anyone know of any good books that focus on this topic? Specifically, I'd be more interested in reading about the lives of these new, hotshot poker players (e.g. Negreanu, Lindgren) than the old timers (Brunson, Slim).
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I've read a pile of books that meet at least some of the criteria you mention. You might want to browse these reviews at:
http://www.jetcafe.org/~npc/reviews/gambling/
The book that most meets your criteria is probably "Aces and Kings" by Kaplan and Reagan.
Some other books that might interest you include "Moneymaker", "Positively Fifth Street", and "Tales From the Tiltboys".
Good books that focus on some of the "older school" poker players include "One of a Kind", "The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King", and "All In".
Books that cover poker players as well as other types of gamblers include "Fast Company" and "Gambling Wizards". These focus on more older school folks.
Even though they are about "old school" players, you really don't want to miss "The Biggest Game in Town" and "Big Deal". Doyle's "Poker Wisdom of a Champion" is also worth reading.
I haven't yet read Annie Duke's book, but it might fit your bill. Antonio Esfandiari and Erick Lindgren both have books coming out that may be some part story books, some part strategy. They might be worth checking out.
Hope this helps.