I recently went on an overseas trip and rather than dreading the 11 hour flight, followed by the 6 hour layover, followed by another 3 hour flight I was ECSTATIC because I knew I would be reading, reading, reading.
In order to prepare for my trip I thought long and hard about what kinds of books to bring to read on the plane and in what format. I brought one paperback I knew I could and would leave at the airport after I was done reading it, one hardback book that would require more concentration, my e-reader stocked with at least 6 choices from three different genres, and finally three new audiobooks to listen to on my ipod. Over the whole trip I read three books on my e-reader, one paperback, one hardback, and one audiobook. I enjoyed every single one.
What do you do when you prepare for a trip? Do you buy new books just for the trip, force yourself to read some of the things on your shelves, or do you chance it and buy a book at the airport before you board the plane?
Posted by Sheri
I pack lots of books whenever I'm going on a long trip. Airplane rides are my favorite because of all the reading I get done. I also have my Kindle all loaded up and ready to go for trips as well. I'm not a big audiobook person, but I did just get one from Edelweiss that I'm saving for my next trip to listen to on the plane. Is it bad that whenever I go on vacation or trips, I may be more excited about the plane ride (because of the reading) than the actual trip? Lol. Glad you enjoyed all the books you brought!
ReplyDeleteI think the opportunity to read is why I really don't mind an inconvenient layover! ~Sheri
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome you were actually productive! I always plan to read a TON when I am going on long trips but almost end up reading next to none because I am enjoying the change of scenery too much. Can't wait to read some of your reviews!
ReplyDeleteon true vacations I don't read nearly as much as I did this time!
DeleteIt would be a great excuse to buy more books, haha. I don't have many long trips, but I always make sure that I have enough books with me! That's one of the reasons I love my e-reader so much :D
ReplyDeleteif it weren't for my e-reader I would never be under the baggage weight limit on international trips ~Sheri
Deleteahhh this is me! I travel a fair bit and now I don't mind long flights or airport time because it's reading time!! The length of the trip typically dictates what I bring. If it's a short trip and I have the space I will typically read physical books with no impact to my reading schedule. But for longer trips I bring my kindle and usually read books that I've been meaning to read for a while. I always have audiobooks on hand, so those come with me whenever. :) And as always, I bring WAY MORE books than I think I will read JUST IN CASE. :)
ReplyDeleteaudiobooks are perfect when you are waiting for security, waiting to buy water, waiting to board, etc., etc., ~Sheri
DeleteI usually just read whatever I'm planning on reading next anyway, so library books I have out and books I own. I also get excited about long flights any layovers! I know a lot of people don't like airports, but they sell books and food, which are really all it takes to make me happy :)
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