An established essayist gives us his take on how to surpass the declined interest in reading when school is out. I like to read a lot of books, especially novels, histories, short stories, and poetry collections. I’ve found that reading helps me to be more creative and to think about the world in different ways. As far as I’m concerned, summer is not only the perfect time to sleep-in, go to the beach, visit a relative’s home, or play with friends, it’s also a great time to re