A good textbook for Undergraduate learning Solid State Physics

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For undergraduates seeking a solid foundation in Solid State Physics, "Introduction to Solid State Physics" by Charles Kittel is highly recommended. Many users favor older editions, suggesting they are better written than the latest ones, with the 3rd edition often cited as particularly effective. While some individuals express strong criticism of Kittel's work, the consensus is that it remains one of the most comprehensive introductory texts available. The 8th edition is also mentioned, with additional resources like solution manuals available online to aid in understanding the material.
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I'm an undergraduate looking for a good low level textbook to read this summer in order to learn what I can about Solid State Physics. I have 2 semesters of Chemistry and quantum mechanics.

Any recommendations?
 
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Kittel, Intro to Solid State Physics. People say old editions are better written than the recent ones. In any case I liked the 3rd edition. You'll come across people who hate it (it seems to provoke an allergic reaction in a small fraction of the physics population), but IMO it's the best and most comprehensive intro SS book out there.
 
I will go with marcusl, Kittel is probably the best one you could get. About the editions, I only used the 8th edition (there's also a manual solution for that edition out there in the net *cough cough*).
 
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