If you have an LYS close to you, they will usually let you try out a few types of needles. It helps to decide if you like wood or metal, etc.

Knitter's Pride small set is available on Amazon for about $60 right now. It's the wooden set. They also make the Karbonz needles which are a little warmer and easier on the hands than regular nickel sets. Knitter's Pride cables and needles are interchangeable with the KnitPicks brand. https://www.amazon.com/Royale-Deluxe-Interchangeable-Needle-sizes/dp/B01LR70A8G/ref=sr\_1\_45?crid=2N8R2L7637S0O&keywords=knitter%27s+pride+interchangeable+knitting+needles&qid=1656606431&sprefix=knitter%27s+pride+%2Caps%2C388&sr=8-45&ufe=app\_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840

You can also buy just two needles and a cable on Amazon for less than $10 to do a "test drive" before making an expensive purchase.