As we enter the month of December and the holiday season, many readers often ask me for a list of poker books for holiday gift ideas.  In this blog, I have compiled a thorough list that ranges from timeless classics to modern day standards to recent releases.  I hope you enjoy them. Timeless Classics: 1) Super System by Doyle Brunson and others: For years, this book was considered the poker bible, as it revolutionized the way people played when it was released in 1977.  This was the first poker book that I read (and re-read), as I initially devoured Chip Reese’s section on Seven Card Stud.  I would religiously review this section to establish my foundation before heading off to the casino.  Since then, an updated version of the book (Super System II) has been released with new content by other authors such as Daniel Negreanu and Jennifer Harman. 2) Championship No Limit and Pot Limit Hold’em by T.J. Cloutier and Tom McEvoy:  Together, these two poker legends have captured ten World Series of Poker bracelets (Cloutier owns six, whereas McEvoy has four to his credit, including the 1983 WSOP Main Event).  Off the felt, they have also combined forces to co-author four ...