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Another month that has absolutely flown by, and another few books read. February is usually my lowest month for the year for various reasons, so it’s a bit of a hard pill to swallow for me. It’s ridiculous, though, because except for the past few years, I used to read this many books in a year (you know- not counting all the required reading in school). This month I read 9 books, bringing my total to the year to 21 books.
Here’s what I read in February:
Cultivate: A Grace Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life (Casey): This book, written by Lara Casey (Creator of Powersheets ) not only helps the reader identify the things that might help them lead to intentional living, but also beautifully weaves together metaphors from gardening in the process. 4 stars
The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth (Heurtz): I absolutely loved this book! I wouldn’t start with this book if you’re new to the Enneagram (I’d start with The Road Back to You), but this book feels deeply helpful in understanding additional layers to the Enneagram. The chapters on contemplative practices feel so beneficial. 5 stars
The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior (O’Neill): An autobiography by the Navy Seal who shot bin Laden. This book goes through the training process to become a seal, as well as various other deployments leading up to the author shooting bin Laden. It was interesting, and was great on audiobook. 4 stars
Slow Kingdom Coming: Practices for Doing Justice, Loving Mercy and Walking Humbly in the World (Annan): Words fail me in so many ways about this book. I took so many screenshots to send on to people and not for myself. This book challenged me and I felt deeply uncomfortable at points and very healthily convicted- and I loved it! If you’re someone who feels drawn to helping relationships and the work of justice, this is a great read. 5 stars!
One True Loves (Reid): Without giving anything away, this book explores the deep processing that occurs when a person has gone through significant loss and has changed as a result. I didn’t necessarily love all the ways that the main character handled herself, but being in a situation like she was would be so incredibly confusing, and as a reader I felt like I could give her grace. The author wrote characters that were well developed and relatable, and it was easy to get sucked into the story. Around the 50% mark I sent an email to a friend who recommended the book to me saying that “this is gut wrenching”. 4.5 stars
More Than Just Making It: Hope for the Financially Frustrated (Odom): A quick read on finances with some good little tidbits woven in. Taken from a Christian perspective. 3.5 stars.
For The Right Reasons (Lowe): Obviously not an amazingly written book, but I really enjoyed it for what it was: a behind the scene look at Sean’s season and life. I loved learning about all the little details and thoughts that we weren’t privy to as the season was unfolding. This was a quick read. 3 stars
After You (Moyes): I absolutely loved “Me Before You” (which I read back in 2015), but it took me quite awhile to get around to the follow up from that book. I don’t think that anything could’ve topped Me Before You, but I still enjoyed reading about the next stage in Louisa’s story. 3 stars
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Rowling): This isn’t my favorite book in the Harry Potter series, but I’ve been loving going through the books again because there are so many little gems that aren’t included in the movies.
If you read anything from the month, read: One True Loves. (and The Sacred Enneagram & Slow Kingdom Coming if that type of book is of interest to you!).
Now it’s your turn to share! What are you looking forward to reading next?
I agree with After You. I can’t even remember the plot, but I remember not being impressed at all.
And apparently there is a third!