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The 2015 Book Project: February’s Results

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Abbigail Kriebs
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February had a lot of moving parts, a nasty cold, and the start of a new adventure (more on that here!). I didn’t read quite as quickly – or even all the books I was supposed to – but I am learning that there are seasons of reading and seasons of creating, and I’m okay with that.

What I Read in February:

READ – Classic: The Color Purple by Alice Walker – This wasn’t what I was expecting, but it turned out to be a redeeming tale of sisterhood and about loving the people that you love. Full review coming next week.

READ – New Release: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – This book didn’t quite live up to the hype for me. Read my full review here.

READ – Nonfiction: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand – Scott confiscated this book for the month, and frankly it was too long to tack onto the same month as Americanah. Instead, I called an audible and I read Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown – it was a great reminder that less is more. Full review coming in a couple weeks. 

READ – For the Soul: Grace for the Good Girl by Emily Freeman – This book wrecked me, in a good way. I’m still sifting through it and probably won’t write a full review, but I highly recommend this one if you at all struggle with feeling that you are defined by what you do, and not by who you are.

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Here’s What I Will Be Reading in March:

Classic: The Awakening by Kate Chopin (This was a recommendation from a co-worker who also majored in literature, so I’m looking forward to it!)

Fiction: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (For a book club that should meet for the first time in March.)

Nonfiction: Trying again! Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand

For the Soul: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (This one needs no explanation – I can’t believe I haven’t read it yet)

Follow along and post your reads on social media using the hashtag #BookProj2015. I’ll be using it primarily on Twitter, because I tweet too much in general.

Happy reading!

What are planning to read this month? Do you have a favorite of the year so far? 

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4 responses to “The 2015 Book Project: February’s Results”

  1. Callie Feyen Avatar
    Callie Feyen

    Love, love, LOVE Bird by Bird. In my dream world, I would teach a writing course using that book as a model. I love her writing.
    I’m very interested in your review of Grace for the Good Girl. It’s been on my radar for years, but I’ve shied away from it for one reason or another. But you are becoming my “go to” for good, intelligent reads and reviews, so if you recommend it, I will check it out.

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    1. Abbigail Kriebs Avatar
      Abbigail Kriebs

      Then I am doubling excited to tuck into Bird by Bird with that recommendation, Callie!

      I really identified with who Emily Freeman describes as “the good girl” especially when I was a teen: someone who much be perfect no matter what (or at least perceived as such), never wanting to disappoint others even to the point of denying myself the chance to ask for help or fall apart on occasion. While I have grown in grace A LOT in the past decade, I still struggle with having to perform and do to make everyone around me happy. The book really encouraged me that I was not alone.

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  2. Kenzie @ Hello Neverland Avatar
    Kenzie @ Hello Neverland

    Oh, I’d really love to hear more of your thoughts on Emily Freeman’s book–I’ve considered picking that one up myself several times. Pretty, pretty please? :)

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    1. Abbigail Kriebs Avatar
      Abbigail Kriebs

      Hi Kenzie! Thanks for stopping over from Neverland! I really benefited from “Grace for the Good Girl” – you can see a few comments I made in the comment above yours. I think since there seems to be a lot of interest in this one, I will write a full review – I’ll send you the link once I do later this month!

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