Buonasera Jodi! If you are looking for modern, self-study friendly exercise books to bridge A1 and A2, here are some of the best current options: 1. "Grammatica pratica della lingua italiana" by Susanna Nocchi (Alma Edizioni) One of the clearest and most popular practice books. It covers grammar rules simply and includes plenty of practical exercises with answer keys. 2. "Nuovo Espresso 1 & 2" (Alma Edizioni) Unlike older textbooks, this series is modern and includes access to online audio/video tracks directly on their web platform, so you don't need a CD player! 3. "Dieci A1 / A2" (Alma Edizioni) A very modern, visual coursebook designed for quick progress, with integrated digital tools for audio and video. Tip: Graded readers like "Short Stories in Italian for Beginners" by Olly Richards are also fantastic to build vocabulary naturally alongside grammar books. Hope this helps you transition smoothly to A2! If you ever want to practice conversation or go through exercises together, feel free to check out my profile. Buono studio! 🙂