These days we are spoilt for choice when it comes to high-tech poker tools and training media, from videos and forums all the way through to boot camps and mentor programs. However, the continued publication and success of poker literature shows that people still value good old-fashioned books as a valid training tool. More so than other media, books can provide an in-depth and comprehensive insight into the thought processes of the world’s finest players.

This group test concentrates on books that will help your no-limit hold’em tournament play. And with the 2008 WSOP main event under way, it seemed only right to choose books authored by former world champions.