Inside the Poker Mind vs. The Psychology of Poker

[PokerProdigy]

Should I read both these books? In not, which one should I read and why? If so, which order should I read them in?

Also, what is beneficial to my poker game about reading these books?

[deacsoft]

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Should I read both these books?

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Yes.
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If so, which order should I read them in?

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Does not matter.
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Also, what is beneficial to my poker game about reading these books?

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There is a ton of information covered in these books. Too much to go into detail. Just take my word for it and check them out.

[Jinx230]

Both are worthy and have gotten great reviews.

POP is basically the beginners guide, and ITPM for intermediate advanced players, so read POP first.

[Derek in NYC]

ITPM is better

[BabyJesus]

psychology of poker isn't very good at all. I would recomend skipping it unless you're a beginner. Inside the poker mind has about zero strategy, but a lot of other important things you need to think about if you're playing poker seriously.

[deacsoft]

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psychology of poker isn't very good at all. I would recomend skipping it unless you're a beginner. Inside the poker mind has about zero strategy, but a lot of other important things you need to think about if you're playing poker seriously.

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I'm going to go out on a limb here and say you either completely missed the point(s) of each book or just didn't understand them at all.

[mattw]

i enjoyed zen and the art of poker. i havent read the two books mentioned in the post but my guess is that zen poker is baby food. am i correct?

[steamboatin]

ZEN is an enjoyable read but it doesn't make you think like the other two.

[King Yao]

Inside the Poker Mind is a great book. This is the short review I wrote on it:

This is one of my favorite poker books. It is not for beginners; it is filled with interesting and advanced topics in limit Hold'em. This is a good book for any reader who is looking to read more advanced material. The section titled "Do You Pass the Ace-Queen Test?" was controversial when the book first came out, but Feeney's thoughts has proven to be correct. The Short-Handed essays are illuminating as well. Definitely a great addition to any hold'em library.


I think Psychology of Poker is easily misunderstood. On some level, many players will read it thinking they know it already and thinking the book is repetitive. But if you read it, you should really read it with a completely open mind and not think you already know the material. I think people who read it with that attitude will learn alot from it; I did.

[GreywolfNYC]

Inside the Poker Mind is an absolute must for any serious poker player.