Summer is the perfect time to catch up on leisure reading. The school year doesn't often afford me the time to sit back with a good book, but I hope that changes a little for this school year as reading is a relaxing and educational way to spend my free time. It is something I truly enjoy and have enjoyed since childhood. Plus I usually learn so many new things that I can bring back and share with my students -- things that really help kids get passionate about economics or history (yes, you can get passionate about economics!)
Lately I've been on a nonfiction reading lots of novels about European aristocracy, including a book about the final days of the Russian aristocracy called Former People. It's a little long, and drags in some places, but it was great to learn more about Russia's transition from monarchy to dictatorship (and communism). Unfortunately the aristocracy doesn't fare well in the transition, as you might imagine.
I have a few other books on my list for this summer, but time is running out! The 2013-2014 school year will be here before I know it, and with it a great deal of my free time. My goal is to try to keep reading each night before bed, that way I can be sure to keep up the habit!
Lately I've been on a nonfiction reading lots of novels about European aristocracy, including a book about the final days of the Russian aristocracy called Former People. It's a little long, and drags in some places, but it was great to learn more about Russia's transition from monarchy to dictatorship (and communism). Unfortunately the aristocracy doesn't fare well in the transition, as you might imagine.
I have a few other books on my list for this summer, but time is running out! The 2013-2014 school year will be here before I know it, and with it a great deal of my free time. My goal is to try to keep reading each night before bed, that way I can be sure to keep up the habit!
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