It probably goes without saying that those hoping to learn about space and time should read Stephen Hawking, but I figured I’d say it anyway. Astronomy Books For Beginners THat Deal With Time & Space The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking With this one, learn a little bit about everything to prep yourself for branching more deeply into topics that grab your interest.
The title alone makes this book sound like a good way to go if you’re looking for breadth in your astronomy book for beginners.
Astronomy 101: From the Sun and Moon to Wormholes and Warp Drive, Key Theories, Discoveries, and Facts about the Universe by Carolyn Collins Petersen