You probably want something that gets you started with some hands-on projects, actually building stuff and seeing results. I'd recommend something like the foll

You probably want something that gets you started with some hands-on projects, actually building stuff and seeing results. I'd recommend something like the following, and ignore anybody who says "Start with The Art of Electronics" or similar. Not that The Art of Electronics isn't something you might want to get around to eventually. But it's good to get your hands dirty and start building stuff, blinking LED's, etc., early on IMO. https://www.amazon.com/Make-Electronics-Discovery-Charles-Platt/dp/0596153740 https://www.amazon.com/Make-Electronics-Discovery-Charles-Pl... https://www.amazon.com/Make-Electronics-Journey-Amplifiers-Randomicity/dp/1449344046/ref=pd_lpo_3?pd_rd_i=1449344046&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Make-Electronics-Journey-Amplifiers-R... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1680453742/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1680453742/ When you're ready for more of a "textbook" instead of the hands-on stuff, consider the aforementioned The Art of Electronics and/or https://www.amazon.com/Grobs-Basic-Electronics-Fundamentals-Simulations/dp/0073250368/r https://www.amazon.com/Grobs-Basic-Electronics-Fundamentals-...