Read With Keri: Books I Read in February
Happy March! I’m in the minority of people who actually like March. It’s my birthday month, the weather is getting warmer, it’s almost springtime, and everything starts to come alive again.
But before we get too far into the month, I wanted to share the books I read in February. I ended up reading six books and honestly, most of them were incredible and worth reading.
But first…
The Little Women Devotional by Rachel Dodge officially LAUNCHED this week! I’ve talked about the devotional a bit on my bookstagram, but if you don’t follow me (you should, by the way @readwithkeri), let me tell you a bit about this devotional.
Rachel Dodge reached out to me and asked if I’d be interested in checking out the devotional ahead of the launch and I said, yes! Of course! I’m a huge reader, fan of the classics, and always down for a good devotional. In The Little Women Devotional, Rachel has creatively tied the beloved classic to the truth of the Gospel. Each chapter takes key takeaways from Little Women and helps you think about your own identity in Christ. It is the perfect addition to your morning routine to ensure you start each day with the hope we have in Jesus. This would make a great gift for any woman (young or old!) in your life. You can grab your copy wherever books are sold, such as Amazon, ChristianBooks, and Barnes and Noble.
Okay, let’s dive into the six books I read in February.
Winter Garden — Kristin Hannah (5+/5 stars)
THIS BOOK. Kristin Hannah does it again. Kristin Hannah is the author of some of my all-time favorite books including Firefly Lane and The Nightingale. Winter Garden has been chilling on my bookshelf for at least a year and I finally decided to take the time to read it. I really wish I had read it sooner. It is historical fiction based in Russia during World War 2. It took me about 1/3 of the book to get into the storyline, but once I did, I was hooked. So, so good.
The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor — Eddie Jaku (5/5 stars)
This details the true story of Eddie Jaku, an Auschwitz Survivor and self-proclaimed happiest man on earth. It is absolutely heartbreaking what Eddie has experienced, but his story is incredible and deserves to be heard.
Golden Girl — Elin Hilderbrand (5/5 stars)
Golden Girl is another book I’ve had on my bookshelf for about a year and I was determined to read it this month. This is probably one of my favorite Elin Hilderbrand novels, right behind The Perfect Couple. Golden Girl is a perfect blend of murder mystery and Nantucket beach read that left me wondering “Who did it?” until the very end.
Doing Ethics in Media: Theories and Practical Applications — Jay Black and Chris Roberts (3.5/5 stars)
I took a course for my master’s degree this month and it included a LOT of reading. (A lot.) So, this book and the one below were the textbooks that I read cover-to-cover (yes, I’m that student who reads all the assigned readings). I actually really enjoyed this, even if it was a bit dry at times.
The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication — Susan Dente Ross, Amy Reynolds, and Robert Trager (4/5 stars)
Of the two, I liked this textbook better. The chapters are long, but the content and how it’s written were really interesting. It included a lot of real-life cases and ethical dilemmas that various courts have had to deal with. It provided a new perspective on ethics that made me think deeper and really contemplate the importance of ethics, especially in the courtroom.
The Book of Lost Names — Kristin Harmel (5/5 stars)
I didn’t realize it at the time, but now that I am writing this blog post, I realized I read three books that were set during World War 2. This is based on the true story of a woman who secretly kept track of Jewish people’s true names so that they wouldn’t be erased from history. And without spoiling everything, I will say that the ending is worth reading the entire book.