Booktv asks congressmen and women what they were breeding this summer. Heres what some of them had to say. Alumni representative completed currently im reading hamlet by William Shakespeare were were my favorites are represented Brian Higgins of new york said thanks for asking. During trips back and forth from d. C. To buffalo im enjoying Hedrick Smith who stole the american dream. Represented jim renacci of ohio tweeted captive warriors vietnam p. O. W. Story by sam johnson and Jan Winebrenner and porter representative dennis ross said hes currently reading the conservative heart i Arthur Brooks and trendsetting Charter Schools by gary schmitt and cheryl miller. We want to know what you are reading. Tweet us at booktv post on our facebook wall or send us an email. President ial candidates often release books introduce themselves to voters and to promote their views on issues. Heres a look at some books written by declared candidates for president. In his book, immigration wars former Florida Governor jeb bush argues for new immigration policies. Neurosurgeon ben carson calls for greater individual responsibility to preserve americas future in one nation. In against the tide, former rhode island governor Lincoln Chaffee recounts his time serving as a republican in the senate and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton looks back on her time serving in the Obama Administration in hard choices. And a time for truth texas senator ted cruz recounts his journey from a cuban immigrant son to the u. S. Senate. Carli fiorina armor ceo of hewlettpackard is another declared candidate for president in rising to the challenge she shares lessons she has learned from her difficulties and triumphs. South airlines senator Lindsey Graham released in ebook on his web site. In my story he details his childhood and career in the air force. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee gives his take on politics and culture in god, guns, grits and gravy and in leadership and crisis louisiana governor bobby jindal explains why he believes conservative solutions are needed in washington. Ohio Governor John Kasich calls for return to what he sees as traditional American Values and stand for something. George pataki is also running for president. In 1998 at the former new york governor released pataki where he looked at on his path to the governorship. Kentucky senator rand paul calls for Smaller Government and more bipartisanship in his latest book, taking a stand. Another in trenton to the 2016 joyces former Texas Governor rick perry. In fed up he explains government has become to entries that must get out of the way. In American Dreams for the senator marco rubio outlines his plan to dance Economic Opportunity or independent vermont senator Bernie Sanders is a candidate for the democratic nomination for president. His book, the speeches composed of his eight hour long alabaster against tax cuts and in bluecollar conservatives president ial candidate Rick Santorum argues the Republican Party must focus on the working class in order to retake the white white house. Businessman donald trump has written several books. In time to get tough he criticizes the Obama Administration outlines his vision to further american prosperity. For president ial candidates including Governor Scott walker in unintimidated. He argues republicans must offer Bold Solutions and have the courage implement the man former virginia senator james webb looks back on his time serving the military and in the senate and i heard my country calling. Vice President Joe Biden may announce his candidacy in promises to keep he looks back on his career in politics. Finally new Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former governors Martin Omalley and jim gilmore have announced their candidacies but havent release books