a few long intense sessions will do more for you than many single games. you need to play over and over again, ideally with a stronger player, right in a row.

a few long intense sessions will do more for you than many single games. you need to play over and over again, ideally with a stronger player, right in a row. not once a week. do it 8 hours in a row. if you can do it several or many days in a row, that's even better. play small games as a beginner or if you don't have time. 9x9 and 13x13 are good. get an account on KGS and engage with the community there. and yes read the various books. kageyama's fundamentals is great, but it really depends on your personality.