Today I’m sharing a wrap up of
the books I finished reading the month
of February 2019.
February 2019 was not that great in the reading department compared to
last month. Although, I still ahead
of schedule for my 2019 reading challenge of finishing 30 books. For February I only get to read two books
out of the goal of at least three. But, I was able to devour two of the best
reads ever so I can’t complain that much. Anyway, let’s begin with the recap
for the month of February!
February 2019 Books Read
Again for February 2019, I read two books. The books I read this month
were both tragic. One non-fiction which depicts that hard life behind North
Korean Labor Camps and the other a fiction book of two lovers finding love in
the middle of their own battle with cancer.
Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harden
I have an amazing story behind this book. I was on a usual stroll at National Book Store after work when this book caught my attention.
1. It’s a New York Times
Bestseller
2. It was based on a true story
of a real defector from North Korea
3. It has 4 out of 5 stars
rating on Goodreads
Saw the price tag as Php 525 so
I got hesitant at first but there was a red circle/mark at the back which
indicates na SALE siya.
True enough after i-punch ni Ate sa cashier, Php 74.50 na lang
yung book! It was 90% off. What a steal!
Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harden introduces the incredible
story of Shin Dong-hyuk - the only person born in a North Korean gulag ever to
escape. Dong-Hyuk’s journey is unbelievable. I found myself asking how he was
able to endure such harsh condition growing up. His chronicles of Dong-Hyuk’s
escape was breathtaking. I was moved and can’t help but turn to a new
page just to get to know what happens next. I
have nothing but praise to how Harden was able to share Shin Dong-hyuk’s story.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The
Fault in Our Stars is a fictional story of Hazel Grace, whom despite the tumor-shrinking
medical miracle that has bought her a few years, has never been terminal. One
day during a cancer support group she met Augustus Waters, and their
story of love begins. I include this book to the reading experience I had with
Me Before You and Love, Rosie.
It
made me smile, it made me laugh, and then it made me cry. The hopeless romantic
in me was deeply “kilig” reading the book. This book changed is a far different
reading experience from what I had with Paper Towns.
Related read: August 2018 Book Wrap Up
That’s it for my book wrap up for February 2019.
Same as last month I won’t be
giving away what I will be reading for next month from the previous book wrap
ups I do. I am not giving myself a fixed titles to read for the coming month
and basically just read whatever book I want to read. This way, no pressure on
me to read what I have mentioned I will be reading.
That’s it for this post. I hope you enjoyed this new format for the
book wrap up.
What book have you read this February 2019?
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