Learning Japanese books

[3xadpp]

I've been thinking of buying some Japanese learning books, so I want to ask some recommendations which are good?
By the way, some time ago Japanesepod101 was selling some book (if I remember correctly), so don't you sell it anymore?

[j_bertoni2279]

If you want books on grammar, the Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar is a good place to start, IMO. There are pronunciation books, too. How far along are you?

[3xadpp]

If you want books on grammar, the Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar is a good place to start, IMO. There are pronunciation books, too. How far along are you?

Well, my level is about lower-intermediate now, so I guess your suggested book would be too simple to me.

I want grammar books and also some that would be good for kanji learning. Do you know anything like that?

[j_bertoni2279]

There's the Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar, and the Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar. They're all three parts of a series. I'd suggest getting the Intermediate book, and seeing whether it's the right level.

For beginning to learn kanji, I highly recommend Heisig's Remembering the Kanji Book 1, and the site kanji.koohii.com. They teach writing and basic recognition of a character. You'll need another approach to learning pronunciation and vocabulary.

[3xadpp]

Thank you! I got Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar and it seems to be perfect

[j_bertoni2279]

You're welcome! Good luck!