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You should have a solid base in math:
Introduction to Calculus and Analysis, Vol. 1 by Courant and John. Gotta have some basic knowledge of calculus.
Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences by Mary Boas. This is pretty high-level applied math, but it's the kind of stuff you deal with in serious physics/astrophysics.
You should have a solid base in physics:
They Feynman Lectures on Physics. Might be worth checking out. I think they're available free online.
You should have a solid base in astronomy/astrophysics:
The Physical Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy by Frank Shu. A bit outdated but a good textbook.
An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics by Carroll and Ostlie.
Astrophysics: A Very Short Introduction by James Binney. I haven't read this and there are no reviews, I think it was very recently published, but it looks promising.
It also might be worth checking out something like Coursera. They have free classes on math, physics, astrophysics, etc.
The Feynman Lectures are a perfect introduction to physics from high school level all the way up to degree level.
A good understanding of maths is essential to more advanced physics and there is an excellent textbook written by two extremely qualified headmaster's called The Language Of Physics: A Foundation for University Study which is what's recommended to first year University students and poses questions at the end of each chapter.
If you're looking for something a little less intimidating, then the A Very Short Introduction series have a perfect range of short (and cheap!) books on Physics: [Quantum Theory]
(https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0192802526/ref=pd_sim_14_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9A3MSV2XSQRYF880MYP6), Relativity, Particle Physics, Cosmology, Nuclear Physics, Black Holes, Thermodynamics, Astrophysics, Light and Magnetism. These are great little books that don't blow your head off!
Physics is an extremely interesting subject to read around and I wish you the best with it :)