noobditt t1_j284nmx wrote on December 30, 2022 at 9:19 AM

Load up my Kindle with multiple books of varied genres. Try to get ones that are set in the country you are flying to. It puts you in the mindset of the locale and helps to immerse yourself in the place you are going to visit.

turboshot49cents OP t1_j286h4n wrote on December 30, 2022 at 9:44 AM

I was thinking of doing this. I’m going to Japan.

noobditt t1_j2889hz wrote on December 30, 2022 at 10:09 AM

Nice. Japanese literature is world class. Not to mention how many books written by foreigners about Japan are really good too. I Am a Cat by Natsume Soseki. The wind up bird chronicles. Anything by Haruki Murakami. There's some good murder mystery, surrealist, pop, and just plain weirdness also. Can't remember the names though. Have fun!

cinnamondaisies t1_j28lwuf wrote on December 30, 2022 at 12:56 PM

What’s your favourite genre or kind of book? I can give some recommendations based on that!

turboshot49cents OP t1_j29jy8s wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:08 PM

I mostly read memoirs or contemporary fiction. Sometimes I dip my feet in fantasy. Also, there’s a place in my heart for middle grade books

boxer_dogs_dance t1_j28ixy2 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 12:25 PM

The Traveling Cat Chronicles is a recent, simple, moving Japanese novel that I really enjoyed. If you want a gripping classic, Shogun is a favorite of many although Clavell was not Japanese. All of the Clavell novels are favorites of mine except Gaijin. Read some reviews and pick some options. Enjoy your trip. I haven't been to Japan since the pandemic.