Seeking to Understand Orthodox Christianity.

Hello,

I have been Protestant all my life(non-denominational Christian to be exact).

I feel that the Lord is guiding and pulling me toward Orthodoxy. I have begun to notice the vast schism, heresy, and arbitrary nature of the Protestant Church and I am seeking a more true, unified, and disciplined walk with Christ and a deeper understand of Salvation. I want to convert to Orthodoxy, though due to my line of work I am in a very remote environment for the next 2 months, so attending a Liturgy/ Baptism is not feasible until April at the earliest. So for now, learning how to be Orthodox seems to be the best I can do.

I want to learn about Orthodoxy - I have been reading online, watching YouTube, and praying about it often. I was wondering if anyone has a book recommendation that I could purchase to learn more about the Faith. Luckily, I can get Amazon out here once a month so I do have the ability to get reading material on the subject, I just don’t know what to read.

Additionally, I have an NIV Bible, but I was wondering if I should purchase a different Bible that is more aligned with the Orthodox Canon. I have a rudimentary understand of what the Septuagint/Aprocypha is but any guidance on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

If you have any recommendations on habits, disciplines, or theological canons that I can/should adopt in the time until I can properly Convert, then I would appreciate your recommendations - I am seeking this knowledge.

Thank you.