2019 was another productive year for my best books to read while traveling list. Although I came up short of my goal to read 42 books, I still managed to read 38 books. This book total would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. At that time, I was only reading 1 book per month.
Best Credit Cards to Use to Buy Books
The 3 transferable point programs that offer cards with high earn rates to buy books are American Express, Chase, and Citi. Capital One and Marriott are 2 additional transferable point programs. However, neither offer a card that has a high earn rate for book purchases.
New Chase Freedom Unlimited will earn 3% cash back per transaction in their first year. Every year thereafter, you’ll earn 1.5% cash back with the Chase Freedom Unlimited. 3% is the highest earn rate out there for book purchases on Amazon and at book stores.
Chase Freedom Unlimited cardmembers who also have the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Preferred, or Chase Ink Business Preferred can convert cash back into Chase points. The points can then be redeemed for an award flight and/or hotel stays.
Citi has the highest earn rate personal credit card in this list. The Citi Double Cash earns 2% cash back. You’ll earn 1% cash back when you make a transaction. Another 1% cash back is earned when you pay your bill.
Cash back earned from the Citi Double Cash can be converted into Citi points if you also hold the Citi Premier or Citi Prestige. Citi points can then be redeemed for book award flights.
The American Express Blue Business Plus is the best Amex card to use for book purchases. This card earns 2% cash back on all transactions. What’s great about this card is that it earns Amex points directly. These points can be redeemed to book an award flight and/or hotel stay.
5 Best Books to Read While Traveling
Now that we know which cards are best to use for book purchases, let’s see which were my favorite books to read while traveling in 2019.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a 6-Week Program That Works
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
Conclusion on the Best Books to Read While Traveling:
Reading is a skill that I’ve continued to work on by focusing on books that peak my interest at the time. Hopefully my best books to read while traveling list includes books that you’ll find interesting and enjoy too.
What about you? Which books did you read while traveling this year? Do you have any book recommendations? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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