Dickinson has another book Backyard Astonomer's Guide  published in 2021 written with Alan Dyer.
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.)