I'm a simple emigrant and I love to read

Are there still people who love to grab a paper book and read for pleasure? For me, one of my favorite morning options is hot tea with treats and a book. I love reading, turning the pages, savoring the fact that the part of the book on the left is already larger than the part on the right. It’s simply delightful. Mostly I read Russian and world classics or non-fiction. Sometimes I choose books about Germany to better understand the local culture and to find answers to my constant “why?”. Today I want to recommend three such books: The Shortest History of Germany (A Short History of Germany) – a very brief overview of the history of Germany from ancient Germanic tribes to the present day. This book gives a great insight into how the modern country and its culture formed. For example, from here I learned that local and cultural traditions in Germany appeared already under Tsar Gorokh, and not only after the division following World War II. Why the Germans Do It Better: Notes from a Grown-Up Country (Why Germans Do It Better) – as the title suggests, the author believes that Germany is in many ways better than other countries. Primarily, the journalist compares Germany and Great Britain to show the former’s “maturity” and awareness. I would describe the book’s message as: “if you don’t like the country’s politics, you simply haven’t grown up yet.” Sometimes this veers toward “yes, our cow died, but the neighbors have two!” German Men Sit Down to Pee and Other Insights into German Culture (German Men Pee Sitting) – a funny book about stereotypes about Germany. Some things are confirmed and explained. Others are admitted as myths and debunked. It is very easy to read because it’s written in short chapters with little jokes. For me, almost all parts of this book felt meaningful, and I would gladly read sequels. Definitely recommended for people moving to Germany and those who have moved. Especially those who want to learn the secrets of bureaucracy and Sundays when shops are closed. And for everyone else you can stop at the last one 🙂 Tell me in the comments about these and other books for adapting! #madeinGermany