Hello, I’m looking to learn LUA through a book so I can get better at scripting on roblox. I know I would need to learn roblox api once I finish learning. However, theres so many books out that teach lua with different versions of lua. My question is simple, what book would be best for learning the same lua version roblox uses?
This is the current book I have in mind
Please leave feedback if you have had experience with the lua book I posted or any other book you have in mind!
I think one of the best books I found on internet (was looking in past for it) was this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Advanced-Roblox-Coding-Book-Unofficial/dp/1721400079/ref=pd_sbs_14_1/257-0913296-1703747?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1721400079&pd_rd_r=4bf33c1c-b91f-446f-b5c8-349a64330854&pd_rd_w=lWiZZ&pd_rd_wg=NEpQg&pf_rd_p=f4a31d1d-8f61-48f5-b6f4-a22ba06df575&pf_rd_r=53VFTZP6ADA4K35YME0D&psc=1&refRID=53VFTZP6ADA4K35YME0D
Because you’d like to learn roblox coding you should look for roblox lua books.
The basic lua programming books teaches you about Lua programming language in general which is not really the same as Roblox Lua. If I do remember correctly Roblox uses Lua 5.1 so you might check that out as well. And also the roblox has many other already implemented functions which normal Lua don’t have. I hope this helps. 
Roblox uses Lua 5.1.4, so use the second edition 5.1 book:
I agree, that book is very helpful and gives you a list of everything you should know about scripting, and a very good walkthrough.
I also suggest
and
These are a little pricy, but is very helpful!
I’ve seen that book before but wasn’t sure if that was a complete guide in learning rblx.lua, does it only give you the basics, or is it a complete guide?
Thank you all for your insight, I will be checking out these books!