Smart travel rule No. 1: Always pack a great book. Why? Because sometimes your airplane seat doesn’t have a charger. Your phone might die. Maybe you left your headphones at home, or they slipped between the seats of your car. Maybe you checked your bag and didn’t realize your tablet, aka your entire entertainment plan, is buried inside.

That’s where a good book comes in. Not just any book, though! A book that pulls you in and keeps you hooked for hours. Because flights get delayed, road trips stretch on, and not every place you stop will have a power outlet waiting for you.

We’ve rounded up the best books to help those long travel hours fly by. Whether you want to solve puzzles like a spy, unleash your creative side, or get lost in a fantasy world, we’ve got you covered. From swoon-worthy rom-coms to can’t-put-down memoirs, these picks will keep you turning the pages until you reach your destination.

Forget counting down the minutes until you land. Your next great read is below!