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Essential books for learning/practicing Japanese
Minna No Nihongo: Bk. 1Minna No Nihongo: Bk. 1 by 3A Network
Buy new: £19.19 / Used from: £13.60
(A great deal better than Japanese for busy people series) Immerse yourself easily and at your own pace in beginner to lower intermediate Japanese, start learning essential kanji as well
Minna No Nihongo: Translation and Grammatical Notes Bk. 1Minna No Nihongo: Translation and Grammatical Notes Bk. 1 by 3A Network
Buy new: £16.79 / Used from: £15.30
If you want a more comprehensive explanation of lessons, grammer, notes from Minna no nihongo bk.1
Minna No Nihongo: Bk. 2Minna No Nihongo: Bk. 2 by 3A Network
Buy new: £31.44 / Used from: £8.98
A great way for people who have mastered basic Japanese to teach themselves more complex verb patterns/kanji and grammar, ideal for people finishing bk.1
Japanese for Busy People: v.1: Vol 1Japanese for Busy People: v.1: Vol 1 by Association for Japanese Language Teaching
Buy used from: £0.32
A good book for beginners but not as useful for teaching yourself Japanese as Minna no Nihongo series, doesn't explain grammer, verb patterns or scenarios as comprehensively