What is the best quick-read Python book out there? [closed]

Answer 1

I expect that Learning Python is useful, and quick to read.

Answer 2

I'll second Daniel's recommendation of Python in a Nutshell. If you're quick to pick up new languages, it's probably exactly what you're looking for. There's a nice overview of how the language works, and then a discussion of most of the standard library. It's concise and clear, and doesn't assume that you don't know basic programming things already.

Answer 3

I tried learning from Programming Python and I didn't like it. I'm going to give Python in a Nutshell a try as per suggestions below.

Answer 4

I recommended this ebook A Byte of Python

Answer 5

I have to second (third? fourth?) Dive Into Python. It's just great for quick reference and reading. As an added suggestion, read some code! That always helps.

Answer 6

I found Learning Python really good. It's pretty long (>700 pages) but extremely readable and you can rip through it very quickly given you're a quick study :-)