Sarah The public library here has quite a few books with general info on beekeeping. I recommend starting there because it is free!! The most pleasurable reading book I have come across is "A Book of Bees" by Sue Hubbell. It is written by a once professional beekeeper about her year of working with bees. It has information for the beginner and the hobbyist also. Like I said, it is a pleasure to read. Not filled with a lot of textbook type of information. A lot of the beekeeping supply houses sell this one. If you cannot locate it let me know by e-mail and I'll forward the info to you. [log in to unmask]