Redisigning me.

Hey Jdog, or anyone else who can help me with this.

I have recently decided to undertake the task so many others have in becoming a more social guy when it comes to women, and I am new to the game.

I want to know what you guys think is best in becoming a more confident person.
I have just read The Venusian Arts Handbook, and I am soon to read Strauss's Game, but what is better; reading all the books I can so as I have some background understanding behind social psychology, or just reading a couple of books and then going out to practice socialising?

I would like to have read DD's Double your Dating, The Game and Conquer your Campus (I am a uni student) before mid-spring this year, but I dont know what other books to follow up with also, so I guess this is a 2 part question.

1. a. Practice with a limited set of skills and understanding, or
    b. Read as much as I can so I am well prepared by the time I start getting out there more.
(Bearing in mind that social f-ups can make a difference when at university with a low population...)

and finally
2. What books do you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance! :)
-Swan