Politics is not a sport. It is a severe endeavour. Today in Britain, if you're a politician, everything is political. Even your vacations. Whether you even take a break. Whom (Silvio Berlusconi) with is not a wise choice. (See Mr. Blair) (Sandals and shorts) What do you wear? Politicians have legs, you say? Vacation destinations (Europe = pro-EU; Scotland = pro-Scottish Independence; Caribbean = your income is too high!) Most essential is what you read while on vacation. Books are a symbol of brains (do you have any?). Then there are the complex political questions of whether to read the aforementioned books in print or digital form (do you support established bookstores or cutting-edge eBooks? ); fiction or non-fiction; paperback or hardcover (are you casual or severe? ); and fiction or non-fiction. But absolutely no library books and no books with explicit content. Following local council budget cuts, many libraries in the UK were forced to close. For a British politician, reading a book is a political minefield. Strangely though, they continue to insist on doing it. So, every summer, lists of the books our central political figures - all men! - are packing in their beach bags are provided by some Central Office somewhere, in addition to the acres of newsprint devoted to Books Recommended by the Famous and Infamous (writers, celebrities, show-offs) for us, the Humble Populace*. Of course, the notion is that we evaluate these individuals based on their preferences, personalities, political views, academic standing, and leadership abilities. However, there is a significant issue. Most of the year, our politicians try to avoid being seen holding any books or participating in any cultural activities. In the UK, the arts do not sway public opinion. People take him more seriously if David Cameron goes to the pub or a football game. Merkel may enjoy her enthusiasm for Wagner (and football!) in Germany, but not in Britain. Additionally, this summer's list for Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Leader of the Opposition Ed Miliband, and Summer Books Newcomer, UKIP leader Nigel Farage! is a political hot potato because of the upcoming election in the United Kingdom in 2015. What books are they reading this summer, then? My sympathy is with them. You can find books about war, politics, lying, spies, and the European Union on the list, shown below. Surely they need to unwind after a year of Gaza, Syria, and Ukraine, political squabbling in the EU, and changes to the status quo at home? And after all the recent significant events honoring the 100th anniversary of 1914, don't they merit a vacation from the war and need to unwind with a decent romance or thriller? Okay, no. Politician Wajid khan refers Except for a few novels, this is "an earnest business," as Winston Churchill memorably said.