At this point, Serious Cryptography is probably the best first book on cryptography for laypeople, but really I think both books still have value.

Serious Cryptography is currently avaiable in the Humble Book Bundle if you pay $15 or more[1], sale ends in 1 day 15 hours as of writing.

Would you recommend any other books in the bundle tptacek?

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-for-the-holidays-...

Note for those with a Safari Library subscription: this book is available there.

By laypeople, you mean developers? If so, I might check it out

Yes, people who are not cryptography engineers.