You should always be learning, and part of that involves reading. Whether it's a paperback or on your Kindle, reading helps stretch your mind and keep you sharp. In most of your jobs, you probably do a lot of mundane work that requires effort, but not a lot of critical thinking. Reading is a great way to challenge yourself and your beliefs. You always end up ahead if you read a good book.
The Navy has a reading list, published here:
http://www.navyreading.navy.mil/Navy-Reading.aspx
I've read quite a few of the books on this list, and I recommend you do as well. At some point I'll create a reading list on the blog, but for now, the Navy's list is a great place to start if you need something for that upcoming long flight.
