<p>I've been reading many forums and I've been getting mixed messages on how helpful each prep book was. Undoubtedly the Red Book is the best book, but I would like to know more about the other prep books.I've decided to create a new discussion on the most popular books, and let people who have used them comment on how helpful or unhelpful they were. </p>
<p>Mike Barrett's ACT book
Princeton Review 1296:
Princeton Review Cracking the ACT:
Barron's ACT 36:
Barrons:
Kaplan:</p>
<p>Please briefly comment
1. What you liked/did not like about the book
2. Which sections the book helped you the most
3. Which one was most similar to the actual test
4. Which books you would ultimately recommend</p>