whats the best book option in basic electronics??
The answer depends a lot on your unstated assumptions about your
background and goals [*], but to toss one out there:
The US Navy's NEETs series is a good starting point. They're public
documents and so available for free at several places on the web, as
well (of course) being charged for at others.
http://jacquesricher.com/NEETS/
[*] Similar to "What's the best glass?"
For beer? Windows? Telescope mirrors? Single-mode fiber?