Suggested neuro reading

I'm an MSIII, and I would like to do some reading on clinical neurology in my spare time. What would you recommend?

I'm looking for something that is fairly practical...something that will prepare me for a neuro rotation...and also something that is fun to read. I'm not entirely opposed to using a review book.


My Neurology program director recommended Schwartzman's exam book and merritt's neurology, but The reviews on Amazon seem to favor Neurology and Neurosurgery Illustrated. Opinions?

Holy crap. I'm experiencing marked vertigo as I type this. What the hell is going on?

buckley said:

Neurology and Neurosurgery Illus is anemic on its own. It's like a set of flashcards. Merritts may be a little too much for side reading...it's what I usually use when writing up patient reports. I used Neurology Secrets during clerkship and loved it.

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I bought Merritt's largely based on this comment. I'll just read it gradually...hopefully I can get through a decent chunk before my neurology clerkship (probably in january/febuary or so). Thanks for the advice; hell, I don't want to read something that's "anemic."