I will second Hartung's book (I have the 2nd Edition). It is great at highlighting what is visible in each constellation and it gives you a feel for what you can expect to see through the eyepiece. It really is indespensible and a must for any observer.
I have also found O'Meara's Deep Sky Companion series (Messier and Caldwell) are a good read and provide some great background information on a number of objects.
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