The discussion centers around a 12th-grade student seeking advice on purchasing math books, specifically "The Basics," "Introduction to Algebra," and "Introduction to Geometry." There is a consensus that buying a solution manual is necessary for better understanding, as these books progress from basic concepts to competition-level material like MathCounts and AMC. The importance of following the books in order is emphasized, as they increase in difficulty. Additionally, there are suggestions for more rigorous texts, such as Kisselev's geometry books and Gelfand's resources for trigonometry. The student expresses a desire to strengthen their algebra skills and is considering the AoPS algebra textbooks, with the understanding that these are particularly beneficial for those interested in math competitions. The possibility of ordering these books from India is confirmed as feasible.