It is as hard to find a bad one as it is to find the right one for you.
The recommendation to begin with books was cogent. Turn Left at Orion and Nightwatch are easy recommendations. I borrowed TLAO often from my city library and never bought it. I bought other books instead. Same with Nightwatch. Dickinson has another book Backyard Astonomer's Guide  published in 2021 written with Alan Dyer. Spend some time in your local library. Go to a used bookstore. Ask at the club. Read books before you buy them. Books are personal. It is as hard to find a bad one as it is to find the right one for you. You will also want to find a college-level first year astronomy survey textbook. Although it is hard to find a bad one you need the one that speaks to you.)