The fastest way to get familiar with Lisp syntax is to read _The Little Schemer_. Unlike other books people are suggesting, it's a quick read. It steps through the evaluation of Lisp code, building up from the absolute basics.
It uses Scheme, a different Lisp dialect, but for your purposes that doesn't matter. An earlier version ("The Little Lisper") used Common Lisp.
It uses Scheme, a different Lisp dialect, but for your purposes that doesn't matter. An earlier version ("The Little Lisper") used Common Lisp.