Hello, I'm a first year student studying Russian at Louisiana State University. Summer's coming up and I'd like to have some practice this summer and really work on my vocabulary. Can somebody tell me where I could find some books or any kind of reading material that I could read as an advanced beginner - early intermediate? My grammar is very good but my vocabulary definitely leaves something to be desired. I would really appreciate any help someone could offer.

P. S. In case anybody is wondering, at LSU we're using Начало the second edition. I am currently in book II and I believe we test on the ninth chapter on Friday and begin work on the tenth chapter some time next week.

P. S. S. Retaining vocabulary words is very difficult for me. If anybody can help me develop a method to better studying my vocabulary, it would be greatly appreciated.

Justin Hahn.