Read With Keri: Books I Read in February
Another month, another book roundup!
Similar to January, this roundup includes more audiobooks than physical books. Honestly, with a baby it is so much easier and more attainable to listen to a book than it is to sit and read a physical book. I love reading physical books and that is my preferred method of reading. However, I’m learning to embrace this season I’m in and accept that reading via audiobooks works better for me at the moment.
Here are the four books I read in February.
Time is a Mother — Ocean Vuong (1.5/5 stars)
I tried a different genre of book to switch it up this month. Time is a Mother is a book of poetry. To be honest, it wasn’t for me and I struggled through it. I’m glad I decided to branch out and try something out of my comfort zone, but I don’t think I’ll be choosing a book of poetry again anytime soon.
Rebecca — Daphne du Maurier (3/5 stars)
I read the classic Rebecca for the first time this month. I’d heard great things and it’s obviously a classic for a reason, but I couldn’t get into it. I thought the storyline was intriguing but kind of forgettable, which is why I rated it a 3/5. It’s okay, but not amazing. I also think I may have enjoyed it a bit more if there was a different audiobook narrator. Her voice was kind of annoying to me, and that probably played a role in my overall reading experience.
Before We Were Yours — Lisa Wingate (5/5 stars)
A heartbreaking yet incredible read, Before We Were Yours is based on the true story of Georgia Tann and the horrors that occurred at the Tennessee Children’s Home Society. It took a few chapters, but I couldn’t put it down. It jumps between 1939 and present day storylines, but I didn’t find it difficult to follow. Disclaimer: There are a lot of trigger warnings for abuse and such, so I recommend researching it first if you think these topics might affect you.
Dolly Parton: Storyteller — Dolly Parton (4/5 stars)
Narrated by Dolly Parton herself, this audiobook flew by because it felt like a casual conversation instead of her reading about the stories behind her greatest hits. I also didn’t realize how many songs Dolly Parton wrote, including “I Will Always Love You.” I enjoyed hearing the stories that inspired her greatest hits and even though I’m not a country music fan by any means, I have a new appreciation for Dolly and her music.