Which books are worth the read and which should you skip? Find out what books I’ve been reading lately and whether I recommend them.
What are you reading right now?
That’s the question I wish people would ask me, knowing how much I love books. But they never do. They like to stick to How are you? (The answer is always fine no matter how I feel) and How are the kids? (Standard reply: Good. They are getting so big.)
Hence, the joy of being a book blogger. No one has asked me what I’m reading lately, but I’m going to tell them anyway.
Since my January reading update, I have ten more books to review for you. I’ve read more than that, but I save my reviews of advanced copies until closer to publication date.
Nonfiction has been dominating my reading lately. My new year’s resolutions seem to have carried over into February – reading about ways to improve my blog and ways to improve myself.
Scroll on down to read my reviews of my recent reads. Find out which I recommend you read and which I recommend you skip.
February Reading List
How to Blog for Profit
Ruth Soukup
Essentialism
Greg McKeown
The Joy of Missing Out
Tonya Dalton
It’s not a secret that most modern moms feel overwhelmed. In her new book, Tonya Dalton explains that this feeling of overwhelm comes more from not having your priorities in order than from having too much to do. Dalton focuses on finding your motivations and be more productive by doing less. If you like a down-to-earth style writing style with relatable examples, this is a great alternative to Greg McKeown’s Essentialism. Read More →
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Influencer
Brittany Hennessey
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Of Mess and Moxie
Jen Hatmaker
Apeirogon
Colum McCann
Palestinian Bassam Aramin and Israeli Rami Elhanan find a connection through grief when both have daughters killed by the ongoing conflict. United through tragedy, both hope to find a way towards peace. Based on a true story, McCann’s novel pieces together stories, literary quotes, biblical references and even art to convey the depth of grief felt by these two families. Different than my usual fare, I ended up giving up at about 15%. The story is told in disjointed little segments that were extraordinarily boring and dry. Read more →
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Random House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
When Less Becomes More
Emily Ley
Profit First
Mike Michalowicz
Anxious For Nothing
Max Lucado
Slave Stealers
Timothy Ballard
Upcoming Releases
One of the best perks of being a book blogger is receiving advance review copies (ARCs) of upcoming book releases from publishers.
At the beginning of each month, I cover all the new book releases coming out, and the March 2020 book releases are right around the corner. Here’s a peek at the March releases I’ve already read.
My To-Read List
What’s up next for me? Before I let you go, here are a few of the titles I’m hoping to get through this upcoming month.
Be sure to come back in March to see which ones I read.
What books have you read in February?
February for me….
5. By an author of color – “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini (omg WOW)
6. A Love Story -> Currently reading “the Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks
7. A History Book -> Currently Reading “A Brief History of Secret Societies : The Hidden Powers of Clandestine Organizations and Elites from the Ancient World to the Present Day” by David V Barrett – Have to go slow with this one – tons of info! (Had on hand – so thought cuz of HISTORY it would fit good here)
8. Title With Five or More words – will be starting soon – ” The Spontaneous Fulfullment of Desire: Harnessing the INfinite Power of Coincidence to Create Miracles” By Deepak Chopra
14. Famous Author You have never Read – “Twenty Wishes” by Debbie Macomber
23. A Beach Read – “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” By Maria Semple
(these last 2 cuz I was on a beach vacation in Punta Cana for my 40th and Didnt’ want to read the Book by someone of Color, nor the history book so I grabbed a couple of “lighter” ones)
Happy 40th! I hope you had fun on your vacation. All of Khaled Hosseini’s books are amazing! Though definitely not beach reads.
Thankyou!! Vacation was so very great!!
I Laughed at your comment wishing people would ask what are you reading right now. I had a friend who as a joke would say if the conversation flagged.’read any good books lately?’. The biggest joke of all of course was that that was exactly what I wanted to be asked!
I love tracking my reading. This month I’ve read>: the Yield by Tara June Winch, an Australian Wiriadjuri woman for Black History month, River by Esther Kinsky, Evie Wyld’s the Bass Rock. Others too but they have been the best.
In March I am planning to follow more closely your March reading suggestions for categories. Good news letter thanks.
Read any good books lately is much better than commenting on the weather. Unless of course the person doesn’t read much.