Quantum, A guide for the Perplexed by Jim Al-Khalili caught my eye at the bookstore because of the glossy pictures and example diagrams. Being a visual learner, I suspected that the best way to introduce myself to the weird world of quantum mechanics was through visual aid. This really did prove to be a great choice for my visual learning needs. 
The author assumes of his reader a certain level of mathematical background and heightened interest in quantum mechanics. Each chapter requires your full attention and often some rereading to grasp difficult concepts. However, given the task of explaining quantum mechanics to the average person, Jim does a fantastic job explaining complex mathematical and conceptual oddities. I also enjoyed how he detailed some history of quantum mechanics and the ‘who’s who’ of the quantum theories. Jim Al-Khalili is the chair of the University of Surrey’s Nuclear and Particle Physics Division located in the UK.
This is a book that will remain on my bookshelf as reference and to reread again in the future. You can purchase it on Amazon for about $12 as of the date of this post.
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