Read With Keri: Books I Read in March
Happy April 1! We’re officially in the second quarter of 2022 (Q2). How are your reading goals going?
If you’ve been potentially slacking in the reading department this year, you’ve come to the right place. Today I’m sharing the six books I read in March, and there were several that earned a 5-star review in my book.
I’ve talked a little about these on my bookstagram (@readwithkeri — go follow and let’s be friends!) but I’m diving in and giving my full reviews today.
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Okay, let’s dive into the six books I read in March.
Just Haven’t Met You Yet — Sophie Cousens (3/5 stars)
I caved. I read this because I couldn’t escape it on Bookstagram, so I requested it as an audiobook and had high hopes for this one. Verdict? I’d skip it. It’s a pretty predictable and basic rom-com with a somewhat unpredictable ending. It was definitely a light, fun read but pretty forgettable to be honest.
The Winemaker’s Wife —Kristin Harmel (4.5/5 stars)
Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names (which was one of my February reads), wrote this and oh my goodness, I LOVED it. It’s based in France during WW2 and flip flops between the 1940s and 2019. It shares the story of two women who risked so much during the war. It’s fiction but loosely based on a true story. I will say that there are some pretty graphic scenes and a few of the characters make choices that I do not agree with, which is why this isn’t a solid 5-star rec. However, I loved this overall and think it’s still worth checking out.
Is This Anything? — Jerry Seinfeld (5/5 stars)
I listened to this as an audiobook and honestly, it’s one of the best audiobooks I’ve ever listened to. This is basically a compilation of Jerry Seinfeld’s best jokes throughout his career. The premise is that comedians ask each other, “Is this anything?” when brainstorming new jokes and this is basically a bunch of those jokes. This is a good choice for when you’re driving or doing chores and need an easy/lighthearted thing to listen to.
Business Minded — Carly Riordan (5/5 stars)
I am SO excited I finally read Business Minded by Carly Riordan, aka Carly the Prepster; aka one of my all-time favorite bloggers who I've followed for years. I mentioned this book during Blogmas in 12 Books On My 2022 TBR, so I'm excited to say it’s checked off and worth the read! Business Minded is the perfect blend of legitimate business advice and practical mental and physical health tips with workbook pages incorporated throughout. Whether you’re looking to start a business, or just interested in learning more about business and mental health, I think you’d really enjoy this.
The Lost Daughter — Elena Ferrante (2/5 stars)
TLDR; Skip this if you can. I was intrigued since there is a Netflix film based on this book (which I haven’t seen) and saw that this book was offered on Libby as an audiobook. Two stars are honestly generous because I low-key did not like this book at all. It’s about a mother of two adult children who battles insecurities and is triggered by her past when she observes a young mother and daughter at the beach. The ending was abrupt and didn’t resolve any of my questions. I won’t be watching the movie.
The Paris Apartment — Lucy Foley (4.75/5 stars)
THIS BOOK. I have never read Lucy Foley’s work before, so I didn’t know what to expect. The Bookstagram community has been talking about this for weeks, so when I joined Book of the Month and saw this was one of the picks, I had to get it. It started slow, but I could not put it down once I got into it. It reminded me of The Silent Patient; it’s a psycho-thriller and a “Who don’ it?” plot. As a warning, this touches on some very heavy topics, so please read with discretion. It’s definitely for a mature audience, but it was so good. I’ll be reading more Lucy Foley!
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