Best book on tells

[CigarMike]

I am looking for the best books on reading players at the tables for tournament play. Thanks in advance.

[PJS]

Caro's Book of Poker Tells

Read'Em and Reap

[deacsoft]

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Caro's Book of Poker Tells

Read'Em and Reap

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I'd read these two books. Then if you're still not satisfied you can look at some other titles. However, I believe these will provide all that you're looking for.

[Doc T River]

If someone could only read one, which one should it be?

[jimitilt]

it kinda depends on your experience level IMO, Caro's book is a great primer in tells but the Navarro book adds some good detail tells that are somewhat tied to tournament poker in the sense that if the decisions matter more ie one bet in limit or your tournament life the added stress creates numerous high confidence tells. Both books are outstanding and Navarros book is a very quick read so buy and read both. By the way, if you watch High Stakes Poker and have read Navarro's book you will be pleasantly surprised at how many tells you pick up on the pros. I definitely was.

[Doc T River]

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it kinda depends on your experience level IMO, Caro's book is a great primer in tells but the Navarro book adds some good detail tells that are somewhat tied to tournament poker in the sense that if the decisions matter more ie one bet in limit or your tournament life the added stress creates numerous high confidence tells. Both books are outstanding and Navarros book is a very quick read so buy and read both. By the way, if you watch High Stakes Poker and have read Navarro's book you will be pleasantly surprised at how many tells you pick up on the pros. I definitely was.

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I was asking for the benefit of others who might have that question. I have Read Em And Reap on my bookshelf. I am not sure I will get Caro's book given I have one tell book already and Caro's book was initially based on studying people playing draw poker

[deacsoft]

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If someone could only read one, which one should it be?

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At this point I'd still suggest Caro if forced to chose only one. The number of examples and pictures (old as they may be) still provide a very solid foundation for poker tells. This is not to take anything away from Read 'Em and Reap.

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[Foucault]

Caro does cover Hold 'Em and a lot of his examples are widely applicable. Only a few are specific to draw poker, and even beyond his specific examples, his general approach to reading people (distinguishing between acting and non-acting tells, strong means weak, etc.) is very valuable. It's only dated in the sense that a lot of people have read it and sometimes employ reverse tells, but it's still a very valuable resource.