I've never played a Pokemon game, but I want to begin. Recommendations?

[Farore's Chosen]

Anywhere you start is fine. Pokémon is meant for younger or beginning gamers, so you'll likely have fun regardless. If you have a 3DS get Yellow or GSC. You can also nab ORAS or XY. You can play DPP on it too. If you have a GBA, FRLG is great.