About Me

A wise person once told me: “Read a book.” So I did. In fact, I have read more books than I can count on both of my hands. If you would do me the honor, I shall recount them to you via an ancient art form known as a ‘book review.’

My name is Brittany. I am wife to a giant, mother to four littles (5 and under), living in the paradise known as Iowa, and devouring books by the minute. Just kidding. Didn’t you read that last sentence? I have a freakin’ family to take care of. Most of my minutes are not my own. Though my free time is limited, by the grace of God, I still pound about 50 books a year. I will read almost anything, but my shelves are heavy on the Christian/Theology/Thriller/Suspense/YA/Historical Fiction genres. (No, there are no books that combine all of these….yet. I’ve clearly just identified a hole in the market.)

If I’m not reading, you might find me doing artsy things like painting, cross stitching, calligraphy, or building cakes (nope, not this one) but usually I’m a teacher or a tickle-monster or a big bad wolf, or a lego-master or a dancing machine. Or just a mom changing three diapers simultaneously and saying “Don’t put that in your mouth” for the one thousandth time. I’m really good at almost all types of puzzles. I watch too much TV and eat too much cheese (the Kraft kind, not the sophisticated charcuterie magic I’ve heard about). My trickshot famous husband (@thatll.work- yeah I just plugged that) and I like to win, I mean, play sports and strategy board games. The real kind, not Uno or Apples to Apples (no offense…mostly).

I love the sun. I love The Office. I love learning. I love gummi bears. I don’t love trying new foods, losing, or washing dishes. I don’t like exercising unless I’m playing a sport (that’s not soccer).

Someday I’m going to write a profound and hilarious memoir.

To read is to grow and I hope all of us, myself included, are doing it. There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who love books and those who don’t know it yet. So follow along on my expeditions through time, space, and paper as I provide my super valuable opinions about stuff that I read. You will not regret it (at least forever). And who knows… you, too, may read more books than you have fingers!

What You’ll Find Here

I started reviewing books 4 years ago. If you’re wondering what you’re going to get when you read what I write, I will tell you: humor and honesty. And I really love Jesus so everything will be reviewed through a lens of a woman who desires, though in a broken stagger, to follow Christ and thus promote life, hope, love, truth, and good.

Why do I review books? Well, first of all, I love to read and writing reviews helps me remember and be able to reference things I’ve read. But secondly, I review to help and persuade others to read too. With four little kids to take care of, I know more than most about the investment reading a book can be. I want to be able to provide feedback on what books are worth your time and what ones are not. It’s so frustrating to get partway through a book and wish you hadn’t wasted all that time. Also, if you aren’t currently reading something, maybe I can persuade you to pick up a book. There are so many benefits to reading; I want to do my part to make reading easier and more enjoyable for others.

Anyone can read the summary blurb on the back of a book. I will often give some sort of description of the premise, but what I try to provide in my reviews is intended to be more of my personal opinion of the content and whether or not I enjoyed the book. I try not to include spoilers if I can help it, and if I do, I usually bracket them with all caps to give you the chance to look away.

You will find a wide variety of genres on my site. I’m usually always reading a Christian Living/Theology book and a novel at any given time. I don’t read much Romance, Graphic Novels, Horror, or Poetry. I will read some Classical and Women’s Fiction, but I’m not typically drawn there first.

I do not claim to be an objective reviewer, but I do my best to be fair. You will get a pretty clear view of my opinions and beliefs in what I share as I try to do it respectfully. I’m assuming there will be lots of times where we disagree. I appreciate you taking the time to read my reviews anyway. Reading is a growing experience because we can consider other viewpoints and experiences. I am trying to do a better job of reading things I might disagree with every now and then so that I might come to better understanding of others and the world around me. Let’s do better together!

I often receive and review Advanced Reader Copies through NetGalley or Amazon of books yet to be published so you may get information here of new books coming out!

I use a star rating system when I post my reviews to my Goodreads account and Amazon but here I will leave it off and let my words do the talking. I would say most of my reviews end up being positive, but I will post reviews with criticisms as well. Also, If I don’t enjoy a book but don’t feel like I’m the target audience, I will clarify that for other readers.

If you’re looking for honesty and humor from a book lover who wants to share with you all of her spoils- you’ve come to the right place. Sit and read awhile!