There have been plenty of books published about genealogy, ranging from the oft-repeated "How to get started ..." type up to specialist academic tomes that might be just your thing if you want to know more about DNA than your doctor does. Personally, I find too many of the former, are lists of lists i.e. WHAT sort of records might exist and WHERE you can find them. Always useful, I know, but only if, for example, it has occurred to you that it might be a good idea to look for great Uncle Percival's WW1 service records because you've just realised he was the right age to have fought. Also, there is often much bland description of what is recorded and not enough healthy critique of the quality of what survives or has been transcribed and how useful the finding aids are to help you find what you seek.
I believe Helen Osborn's "Genealogy - Essential Research Methods" approaches people puzzles from the opposite direction as she focuses on the "HOW" not just the "WHAT" - more emphasis on "what do I think I know" rather than "who do you think you are?" Using consistently worked case studies, this book will exercise and build up your genealogical brain muscles, encouraging you to ruthlessly evaluate what you think you have found and where this knowledge can next lead you. The author is an experienced genealogist who has shared her expertise in a very practical way that I personally have gained inspiration from and so recommend the book to you
You can find it on Amazon of course, but I found plenty of places to buy it online and of course several other reviews when I Googled the title myself.
I believe Helen Osborn's "Genealogy - Essential Research Methods" approaches people puzzles from the opposite direction as she focuses on the "HOW" not just the "WHAT" - more emphasis on "what do I think I know" rather than "who do you think you are?" Using consistently worked case studies, this book will exercise and build up your genealogical brain muscles, encouraging you to ruthlessly evaluate what you think you have found and where this knowledge can next lead you. The author is an experienced genealogist who has shared her expertise in a very practical way that I personally have gained inspiration from and so recommend the book to you
You can find it on Amazon of course, but I found plenty of places to buy it online and of course several other reviews when I Googled the title myself.