Thinking of getting a Raspberry Pi for a loved one this Christmas. If they're new to the Pi world then the new Official Raspberry Pi Handbook is an essential accompaniment. It's just been refreshed for 2025, covering the Raspberry Pi 5 and the new Pico 2. I've also managed to sneak in to it, looking at the most basic first steps of setting up your new favourite computer and also getting started on home automation.
It's not all me, me, me though. You'll also find loads of tutorials, project showcases and buyers guides ready to inspire. Everything from retro gaming through to media servers, it's all in there.