This article provides useful links for FCE/CAE/CPE exam preparation and emphasizes the importance of extensive and intensive autonomous reading on varied topics to improve language and critical thinking skills. The author suggests that relying solely on text and reference books is not enough and recommends using genuine sources of English to build up topical vocabulary. The article provides links to National Geographic, Time magazine, Evening Standard, The Guardian/Culture, and Private Eye as great sources of language and reading themes for exam preparation.