Go to your local library and see what they have available. If you like something there, then you could go buy it. There are a lot of books out there and it's hard to choose. I have one called The Everything Family Tree Book by William G. Hartley. It is easy reading and gives a lot of good info on getting started. Good luck. Carolyn Researching M.I.K.U.L.A M.I.H.A.L H.R.U.D.N.E.Y R.U.D.Y