"Algorithms" by S. D., C.H. P., and U.V. V., recommended

As a CS lover, I guess you must have read CLRS, maybe 2nd version, or even 3rd version. Unless you are a Math fan, you may find it too theoretical, and probably you were abashed by its tons of Math details. I think CLRS is mainly for ones who intend to devote themselves into TCS(theoretical computer science). Also, the topics in CLRS are classic and traditional ones.

“Algorithms” by S. D., C.H. P., and U.V. V. is such a much less obscure book, for beginners and engineers. It is using a beginner friendly language to convey profound algorithm concepts, procedures and even history stories. Unlike CLRS, the derivations of an algorithm, lemma & theory are in a very “heuristic” & “intuitive” way – when you read its words line by line, you will get it. The last chapter attracts me a lot : Quantum Computing. But it is over briefly stated, in my opinion.

There’s eVersion online: http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~vazirani/algorithms.html

P.S. However, if you possess solid determination and strong enthusiasm, CLRS is still the best choice :)