a.p.malvino
Hi,
I just switched to analog design so I'm a beginner as well. My friend is a director in a mixed signal company and he says "if you really understand and are familiar with Razavi's textbook, you're already better than many guys." I'm not sure if it's true but I spent a month study from the beginnig up to OP amp. It is a nice book and easily-understood. Also, in stead of "reading" his examples, please spend time "doing" it. If you can simulate some of the examples, you can gain more insight.
However, I don't like his presentation for common mode feedback. I read CMFB from Gray and Meyer's chapter 12 and I gain better understanding.
good luck!