I think having a transitional period is quite normal, and it's probably a good learning experience. Then you can figure out what really works for you at this point.
I was going to start a book list earlier, but never got around to it. Here's my list of stuff that I found really helpful for my first year. Most of them are on reserve at the library, so if you don't want to go and buy all these, check them out and see if you like them:
(BRS = board review series, HY = High Yield)
Anatomy: BRS Gross Anatomy, HY Anatomy, Anatomy Recall
Micro: Clinical Micro Made Ridiculously Simple
Pathology: BRS Path, Robbins Path Review question book (I love path so I bought the big Robbins, and they just came out with a new edition...it's a little overkill, but it's a great resource)
Physiology: BRS Physiology, Road Map Physiology
Neuroanatomy: HY Neuro, BRS Neuro (very similar books; HY is more concise, and they use the same figures since both are written by the same author)
Histo: Wheater's Functional Histo
Some people love flash cards, and they sell those for a lot of things, like micro and pharm, but I'm not really a card person. The best advice I can offer is to find a comfortable and effective study method for yourself, whether it be to study alone, in groups, going to the professor, whatever. Good luck!
Oh yeah, review books are just that, for review. Some may be too concise for you to get a good explanation of some topics, but you always have lecture notes and a main text, either your own or one at the library, to read through.
