February was a lighter reading month compared to my January book list. I only read 2 books on Amazon, however, I loved both of them. One book was focused on entrepreneurship while the other book covered US history. If you decide to buy either book, let’s walk through credit cards to consider using to buy books.

Best Credit Cards to Use to Buy Books on Amazon:

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Amex, Chase, and Citi each have a credit card to consider using when purchasing books on Amazon. The American Express Blue Business^® Plus, Chase Freedom Unlimited^®, and the Citi^® Double Cash are the best cards for these purchases as you’ll earn 1.5 – 2X points per transaction.

The American Express Blue Business^® is the best business card to use to buy books. You’ll earn 2X points per transaction as a cardmember. One of the primary differences between the Blue Business Plus and the Freedom Unlimited and the Double Cash is the earning structure. The Blue Business Plus earns Amex points directly with your spending.

As a Chase Freedom Unlimited cardmember, you’ll earn 1.5% cash back per transaction. If you pair this card with the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Preferred, or Chase Ink Business Preferred, you can convert your cashback into Chase points.

The Citi Double Cash is similar to the Freedom Unlimited. This card earns 2% cashback per transaction — 1% when you make a purchase and 1% when you pay your bill. If you pair the Citi Double Cash with the Citi Premier or Citi Prestige, you can convert cash back into Citi points.

2 Best Books on Amazon to Read While Traveling

Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

You may not have heard the name Danny Meyer but you’ve certainly come across his restaurants if you love food. As the owner of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake Shack, Meyer shares his philosophy called Enlightened Hospitality. Strong in-house relationships and customer satisfaction are what he stresses to his employees. It’s the reason his restaurant empire is so successful.

I love books like Setting the Table this where the entrepreneur is narrating the story. You feel like you’re in the kitchen with Meyer. Not only is Meyer an outstanding restauranteur but he can tell a great story. Even if you’re not into food, you’ll be fascinated by his philosophy of Enlightened Hospitality.

Recommend: Yes

Legends and Lies: The Patriots

Legends and Lies The Patriots highlights key figures during the American Revolution. The book goes deep on the roles played by people like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. You’ll also learn about what led to the Boston Massacre, George Washington’s first military victory, and how the US gained independence.

I loved Legends and Lies: The Civil War and The Patriots was no different. The book covered what it was like during the American Revolution. The key figures that risked their lives for our independence. It’s a book that I could not put down and plan to read again.

Recommend: Yes

Other Book Ideas for the Best Books to Read While Traveling

As I come across books that sound interesting, I updated the list below. It helps me to have books at my fingertips depending on what topic interests me the most. The topics that I track are Finance/Investment, Psychology, History, Miscellaneous, and Entrepreneurship.

Finance/Investment Books to Read while Traveling

• The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, Michael LeBoeuf
• A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel

Psychology Books to Read while Traveling

• Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
• Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

History Books to Read while Traveling

• All the President’s Men by Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein
• Legends and Lies: The Real West by Bill O’Reilly
• Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans by Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger
• The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre
• The Billion Dollar Spy by David Hoffman
• The Cuckoo’s Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Cliff Stoll
• A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre
• George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution by Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger
• The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
• 1776 by David McCullough

Miscellaneous Books on Amazon to Read while Traveling

• Models: Attract Women Through Honesty by Mark Manson
• On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
• No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy Seal by Mark Owen
• The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy Seal Sniper Corps and How I Trained America’s Deadliest Marksmen by Brandon Webb, John David Mann
• Joker One: A Marine Platoon’s Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood by Donovan Campbell
• One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer by Nathaniel C. Fick
• No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden by Mark Owen
• The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal by Ben Mezrich
• The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Future by Gretchen Bakke
• Taming the Sun: Innovations to Harness Solar Energy and Power the Planet by Varun Sivaram
• Superpower: One Man’s Quest to Transform American Energy by Russell Gold
• Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou

Entrepreneurship Books to Read while Traveling

• Iacocca: An Autobiography by Lee Iacocca
• Getting Everything You Can Out of All You’ve Got by Jay Abraham
• Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley by Antonio Garcia Martinez
• Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney by Lee Cockerell

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 pique 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 on Amazon? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.

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