I'm a simple emigrant and I love to read

Are there still people who enjoy picking up a paper book and reading for pleasure? For me, one of my favorite ways to start the morning is hot tea with tasty snacks and a book. I love reading, turning the pages, and savoring that the portion on the left is already larger than the portion on the right. Pure delight. I mainly read Russian and world classics or non-fiction. Sometimes I choose books about Germany to understand the local culture even better and to find answers to my constant “why?”. Today I want to recommend three such books: The Shortest History of Germany (A Brief History of Germany) – a very short 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 the Germans do this better) – as the title suggests, the author believes that Germany is better in many ways than other countries. Mostly, the journalist compares Germany and the United Kingdom to show the former’s “maturity” and awareness. I would describe the book’s message like this: “if you don’t like the country’s politics, you simply haven’t grown up yet.” Sometimes this shifts more 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 Down) – 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 and with jokes. For me, almost all parts of this book were meaningful; I would gladly read a sequel. Definitely I would recommend reading these books to those moving and to those who have already moved. Especially for those who want to learn the secrets of bureaucracy and stores that are closed on Sundays. And for everyone else you can stop at the last one :) Share in the comments about these and other books for adaptation! #madeinGermany