Reddit reviews Rudiments of Runelore

I suggest the following:

The first half of Taking Up the Runes by Diana L. Paxson

A Pocket Guide to Runes by Ben Waggoner (full disclosure, Ben is my kindred brother/co-host on Heathen History)

Rudiments of Runelore by Stephen Pollington

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs is kind of close to a no-brainer for herbs.

The best advice for runes from the runemaster that taught me was to ignore the meanings and definitions floating around out there and look at historical material, for example the rune poems, and decide for yourself what each rune means. It's more work but gives you a more intimate understanding of the runes. If you would prefer a reference work that provides meanings for each rune, there are dozens of books out there. Or just buy a set of runes; most come with such a reference. If you want to put in the extra effort, Stephen Pollington's Rudiments of Runelore is an excellent and academically-oriented resource.

Good luck!

For a good academic/historical text https://www.amazon.com/Rudiments-Runelore-Stephen-Pollington/dp/1898281491

For divination and the like this is a good starter text https://www.amazon.com/Futhark-Handbook-Magic-Edred-Thorsson/dp/0877285489

Good start