Hi Mark.

Have a look at my "Beginners pages"

http://www.backyard-astro.com/beginner/beginner.html

Here you will find my favourite books, magazines, links and software for
beginning astronomers (backyard or armchair).

Best regards

Math
http://www.backyard-astro.com

FERRANTE wrote:
What is considered the best book for newbies in Astronomy to read?

Thanks,
Mark Ferrante