What I Read in February

Happy Wednesday! Last month, I accomplished my reading goal that I set for February. I read not one, but two books! I have been finding bits of time to read almost everyday. I'll read while Raphael is taking a nap or when I'm able to have some "me time". I was able to read two books because I took them with me during my chiropractor appointments and to the hair salon. Instead of just scrolling through my phone while I wait at appointments, I've been reading.

I'm really excited that I've been reading a lot more and it made me realize how much I really did miss reading a good book.

Below are the books and blog posts that I read.

Must Read

Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

This book was so good! This is Adjei-Brenyah's debut short story collection. The stories were a bit dark and many of them left me speechless. I don't even really know how to describe how some of the stories left me feeling. The stories were unique and dealt with racism, hate, violence, egos, capitalism, etc. I honestly believe that everyone should read this book. I would say that it's a necessary read.

Elevation by Stephen King

Oh my goodness! This is was such a great read! King described Elevation as a novella despite the cover stating that it was a novel. The story takes place in Castle Rock, Maine. The main character, Scott Carey, is dealing with an illness that is causing him to rapidly lose weight, without getting thinner. When he weighs himself, the scale registers the same number even if he has clothes on. While dealing with his illness, he is also having to figure out how to end his feud with his two new neighbors, Deidre and her wife Missy. The majority of the community disapproves of the couple, but the feud between the couple and Scott is over the couple's dogs dropping their business on his lawn.

I loved all of the characters and quickly became attached to them. The ending was absolutely amazing and sad. I was a little disappointed that the book wasn't longer, but the story was still wonderful.

Blog Posts I Loved in February

Emelia's thoughts on the current blogging scene

This post on Motherhood and Time

Being (and Loving) Yourself by Anne Butera

What did you read in February?

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Until next time...