I know everyone says the micro made ridiculously simple books are fantastic, but I would take advice with a grain of salt. A lot of ppl love it, but I personally found them so dumb ... I hated the ugly drawings and did not find their sayings helpful at all. Different people have different learning styles ... I personally liked the Lange Medical Microbiology and Immunology Examination and Board Review book. It presented the info in a clear, and concise manner. To each his own though ...