Book on Buddhism recommendations

[MissFancyDay]

Could anyone recommend me a starter book on Buddhism. I have no interest in attending any groups at this point but would like to read up on the basics and the teachings of Buddha. I recognise that it is a complex set of teachings with lots of interpretations but I would like to start with a fairly basic introduction.

I have been searching Amazon and other sites and a lot of reviews mention that the author has put their own interpretation the subject, and to be honest nothing has grabbed me. If anyone has any suggestions I would be very grateful.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heart-Buddhism-Introduction-Buddhist-Practical-ebook/dp/B00BS06USC/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everyday-Zen-Love-Work-Plus-ebook/dp/B001VA1PTI/

I was in a meditation group for about 5 years until I moved house - it was a down to earth group - nothing overtly religious or ritualistic - very grounded in philosophy, outlook - suited me - came at a happy time in my life - I carry a few things around with me from that time. I bought a lot of books but very few really connected with me.

First page of CJB's book always stuck in my mind.

If you want a slightly lighter, easier read, try the Dalai Lama's Cat series - I think 4 books - enjoyable.

@larkstar @BookWorm45 Thank you both, I will look into all of these suggestions. As a chronic overthinker, I do believe that animals certainly do have a lot to teach us!

Thich Nhat Hahn has written loads of fantastic books but the how to series is a good place to start

How to love

How to sit

How to Eat

etc

I have also enjoyed reading books by Pema Chödrön but probably not the basic starter books that you mentioned in the OP

Here you go, a very good link on Shin Buddhism
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7614946-call-of-the-infinite
this is the real thing...
Thich Nhat Hahn, I was told by a Buddhist abbot, used to yell at his disciples...

Thank you everyone for your recommendations, much appreciated