[StavrosK]

I'm currently reading this:

https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/

It's very nice, and the people on IRC are extremely helpful.

[bjz_]

For those reading, just remember to check out #rust on irc.mozilla.org - it's far more active than the freenode channel. Here's a list of the current rust-related channels on Mozilla's IRC server: https://www.rust-lang.org/community.html#irc-channels

[deutronium]

I've found the Rust IRC channel to be awesome too!