The problem with the Hunger Games is that they killed the contestants.

You could also just briefly describe your research agenda to the class, or assign selections from your work to give a flavor without assigning the whole thing.

As a student, I appreciated reading the professor's stuff. It helps make the implicit project explicit. And it's good to know the views of the audience for the seminar paper.

The King's Peace, 1637-1641; by C.V. Wedgwood.

And save money with mandatory home hospitality.