:) I took the IELTS on the 27th of August :)
It was my first time so I was extremely nervous =)
Preparation time: about 2 months (I spend about 60 - 90 mins. night doing IELTS practice exams)
Books used : CAMBRIDGE IELTS 7, CAMBRIDGE IELTS 8, PRACTICE TEST PLUS 2, IELTS TEST BUILDER 2...