Here are a set of books that will be helpful for every ham, but especially useful for new hams.

The ARRL is a source of some of the best books for radio. You may be able to find some of them in the local library.

ARRL Handbook – $69.99

This book is fantastic! It covers nearly every topic within amateur radio and is helpful for anyone who has questions.
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You can see the full list of ARRL books HERE