Since you describe yourself as a programming newbie, I think you should take a look at Head First C. I'm not the hugest fan of the Learn __ the Hard Way approach anymore, and I think the Head First series does a good job of teaching you in an interesting and easy to remember way.
I can't speak to what you need for reverse engineering, so I'll let others say whether it's appropriate for that.
I can't speak to what you need for reverse engineering, so I'll let others say whether it's appropriate for that.