You can get a lot of good info from arachnoboards too. I've found more there than in the tarantula keepers guide. For someone brand new to the hobby, I'd almost recommend just doing online research first. The TTKG doesn't cover every species' husbandry and is just a VERY wordy book. It could overwhelm a noob imo. But it is the best book.
As Damon said, I'm in CT too, so if you need anything, shoot me a PM.
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