What books do you want to read?
What’s on my reading list for this year? I’ve been through a few books already, but my reading this year will likely — per usual — depend on a few things.
First, classes. In addition to required reading lists for my Master’s program and other programs throughout the spring and summer — and into the fall — I’ve picked up related books that complement the subject matter issues. At the moment, I’m working my way through Presidents of War by Michael Beschloss, which complements a topic my class on Constitutional Law is on this week of executive powers related to war; and The Rules of Laws, by Fernanda Pirie, which is a mix of a sociological, anthropological, and legal ethnographic study of various legal systems that cultures have used throughout the world, dating all the way back to Mesopotamia.
Second, people. I’ve been inspired also to read based on people I’ve come across. For example, someone I met recently is an ex-archaeologist transitioning, I believe, into something more of an anthropologist role. I’ve picked up a cool archaeological magazine from the library, am reading a very interesting book on an ancient city in Central America titled The Lost City of the Monkey God, which gives major Indiana Jones vibes, and ordered another book on archaeology from the library — which I’ll be picking up soon.
Third, book club. Related to the programs, I keep up with local book clubs, mostly through our city law library. So far, I’ve read Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. I also ordered Slavery by Another Name, which Bryan mentioned toward the end of the book.
I’m reading and have read others as well, but this is just a taste of some of the more interesting books I’ve read and am reading, as well as some of the guiding forces that may determine this year’s reading list.
Happy learning! 🙂
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