I don't like the idea of having to elevate one book above all others, but one of my favourite books is Ghostwritten by David Mitchell. Every time you read it you discover more, and understand it better. I've read it three times.
Yes, the second one, it's only about half audio, and if you follow the instructions it will tell you to write stuff down in romaji which will negatively affect your pronounciation and hiragana ability. So write it in hiragana instead.
Actually, now it does load, and I have that. I wouldn't recommend it if you want to learn to write the language, or learn it seriously, but if you just want to be able to cope as a tourist then it's good.
I have nothing against football, I just genuinely am completely uninterested in it. Which is why me posting any more in this thread is pointless.
Carry on with your football love....