Forums have their value but so do these books, often written before poker strategy forums became such a driving force in educating wannabe ballers. So if you’re ready to unplug the laptop and finish reading the latest “Heads Up for Rollz” thread from the morons at 2P2, try checking out Google or Amazon for some of the Best Poker Books to add to your collection.

Take Phil Hellmuth’s book, you can read all about how he’s made sick reads and crushed inferior opponents over the years. In the process, you may learn the best starting hands for Texas Hold’em as well. While we only recommend this book for the noobest of noobs, there’s still a case to be made for trying out a book or two vs. keeping your head stuck in Internet forums all day.

Hellmuth got run over by a Cowboy

At a final table on TV.

You may not believe in Alabama Cowboys,

But as for me and Hellmuth, we believe.

Phil would wonder how he’d keep shovin’

With what could not have been too much.

But when Phil finally had the guts to call him,

Hoyt would calmly show him the stone cold nuts.

Phil knew it had to just be awful timing,

That soon enough he’d catch Hoyt with rags.

But in the end the Poker Brat was ranting

And Hoyt walked out dragging money bags.

Hellmuth got run over by a Cowboy

At a final table on TV.

You may not believe in Alabama Cowboys,

But as for me and Hellmuth, we believe.

Now Phil went off and planned his vengeance,

Telling all who’d listen Hoyt’s a fish.

One day he’ll be able to trap him,

And Phil would be the one walking away rich.

They met at several final tables,

And many crucial hands were dealt.

The Cowboy stuck to shoving all-in,

And knocking Hellmuth’s stack down to the felt.

Hellmuth got run over by a Cowboy

At a final table on TV.

You may not believe in Alabama Cowboys,

But as for me and Hellmuth, we believe!

Stay tuned for the final installment of “It’s a Wondurrrrful Life”! In the meantime, watch Gobbo eat some Cake.