Great tips for anyone approaching their thirties. Witty, engaging and practical.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lindsey Simcik, Krista Williams St. Martin's Press and St. Martin's Essentials for giving me an advance reader's copy of this book!

Almost 30 by Lindsey Simcik; Krista Williams was a very informative and inspirational read.
I found her words to be so powerful.

THE book recommendation I’d give to anyone navigating their mid-twenties to early thirties 🙌🏻

I wish this had been written even sooner because even at 30, I gained SO MUCH valuable insights and life advice, and it would have been even more incredible to have access to this guide when faced with these topics through my 20s as well!

They cover everything from body image, to friendships, to career decisions, and more!

This isn’t just your average inspirational self-help book. They give PRACTICAL advice to navigate challenges that many of us face in our 20s that aren’t talked about often enough.

Thank you @lindseysimcik and @itskrista for sharing your hearts with us and thank you to @stmartinspress for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

This book is a compilation of the author’s podcast episodes. I appreciated how vulnerable they were with their stories and the lessons and insight they have gained along the way in their lives. I have never listened to their podcast, but I was still able to enjoy the book, though I bet those who are familiar with their podcast will get more out of this book. An interesting and informative read. I received an ARC, and this is my honest review.

This book is definitely NOT a quick read - an important note to make before you pick this book up looking for a light self-help or self-improvement book! I anticipated going into this book with a light self-help vibe, but this was an intense and hardcore book that I wasn't expecting.

This will be great for women in their mid-to-late-twenties who may be looking to answer some big questions and make some big changes. Definitely would be a good book for someone who is feeling lost and needs some direction! As someone in their mid-thirties in a solid job and family this book I don’t think was necessarily meant for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Essentials for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

As someone approaching 30, I was excited to get approved for an ARC of this. I definitely didn’t know much about it going into it, so it wasn’t 100% what I expected, but it did have some takeaways that I will bring with me in life

Thankful to have been approved for an ARC for this book. I definitely have some takeaways from this book that I will continue to reflect on. I have never listened to their podcast, I just requested this book as someone close to their 30s. I do think it would have been better had I known them before and understood the podcast references. I think a lot of the info is stuff you hear in other similar books. I was not a huge fan of the layout and organization of this book. Overall it was okay.

I would rate this a 3.5 - I actually didn't know that this was written by two podcast hosts, so it was a little confusing for me at first because I didn't have the context of the podcast. I think that this could definitely be valuable for someone who's unsure about what a Saturn Return is and how it could impact the reader, but I personally didn't find a lot of the advice relatable to my life as someone who's in my late 20s. I think this would have been more impactful for me to have read earlier into my 20s.

Almost30 is a “how to navigate your Saturn Return” that covers big topics like health, purpose, relationships, and more. The authors are podcast hosts (same title) and they write using their own lives as examples, and additionally include quotes and lessons from podcast guests.
I felt the book was basic and thus boring to read.
However, I do think this book would be helpful for anyone (not just women, though that is the primary audience) who is feeling lost in their late 20s-30s.

This book is wonderful for anybody going through their Saturn Return and experiencing all the uncomfortable transitions that come along with it.
Lindsey and Krista share vulnerable stories that we can all relate to. It is clear they wrote this book from the heart so that each reader can connect more deeply to their own heart within <3

This book was a great read for someone turning 30 or already in their 30's. It was full of good advice! I've never listened to the podcast but will be since I've finished this book. Solid 3.5/5 for me.

I received an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Wow, what an incredibly informative and inspirational read. Although the book is titled Almost 30, it definitely suits everyone, including people of all ages and from all walks of life. This book is basically a compilation of the author's own podcast episodes, where she shares her happy memories, doubts, fear of the future, and everything in between related to the uncertainty in life. It's kind of relieving to know that we are never truly alone in this lifelong journey to personal growth and self-exploration. Each chapter in this book is extremely detailed and well-written. This isn't your typical chicken soup for the soul, but rather, something I am sure everyone will be able to take away some helpful and practical tips to live your life more colorfully. Lastly, whether you are in doubt or not, go check out this book!

***Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.***

I read this one in the week before my 30th birthday and I really enjoyed it!
I’d never heard of a Saturn Return before (not super into astrology), but a LOT of what they said applies to my life right now. Like, a LOT.
So while some of it is a bit woo-woo for my personal tastes, I recommend this book to anyone near 30 just to help you feel less alone if you’re like me and your life is completely off the rails. 😅

I received an advance copy from the publisher, all opinions are my own, and a review was not required.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me this ARC, however I can’t in good conscience continue with it. There is some disturbing and blatant anti-birth control rhetoric at the 39% mark and I find it to be irresponsible given the current political climate in the US. They share claims, anecdotes, and opinions as if they’re facts, which that alone is irresponsible especially when you’re framing this book as a way to help younger women and act as moral/health guides. This book needs to be thoroughly edited with this section either revised or omitted before publishing.

I really enjoyed Almost 30! The authors, who host the Almost 30 podcast, brought the same relatability and authenticity to the pages of this book. They touched on a number of relevant topics and provided great advice for those in their late 20s and 30s.

This book is pretty much perfect. Great advice and useful things to implement. I definitely feel a lot better about my age, and my progress in life, after reading this book.

This book is not for people who are Almost 30- this book is for everyone. It covers the challenges that most young people (especially women) face in their late 20's, but I am 31, married with kids and was highlighting the heck out of this thing. It feels like a reference book, covering relationships, money, body, and spirit. 
Make no mistake- this book is not a quick read. I went into this expecting it to be a cutesie self help book and it WAS NOT! It took me a full ten days with a lot of *puts the book down and looks thoughtfully in the distance* moments for me to metabolize the content.
I have been a long time listener of the Almost 30 pod and I felt like I was gleaning new insights with each chapter. There are also some really great ways of leveraging this book into further self exploration, be it with guided meditations, journal prompts, or quotes from Almost 30 episodes that a reader could dive into if the chapter really speaks to them.
I would recommend this book for women who feel lost in the sauce. I don't know how to be more specific than that, but if you are that person - you know it. 
Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC!

From podcast to the page! For those who have listened and follow the podcast, you may recall some of the book from it. But it's still the ladies you've come to enjoy and even learn more about them in the process.

If you haven't heard or listen to the podcast, you will still love this book.

It's one of those books that will mean something different for those who are questioning their 20s or even navigating this new chapter of your 30s. Either way, it's a great book to pick up and give it a go.

For me, it was fun, relatable, left you with questions and answering others. A great read!

I appreciated how quickly this book read. The authors are vulnerable, honest, and real. I can see how this book would be relatable to some people who are trying to get through a certain age. However, I don’t think I am the intended audience for this book as I have read countless amounts of self-help books where the content goes a tad deeper and more of a psychological perspective. If you’re looking for a lighthearted read, then this is the book for you. This is the sort of non fiction book that someone can dip their toes into before diving into the deeper end of non fiction. Overall decent read and definitely a “it’s not you, it’s me” moment.

As a longtime follower of the Almost 30 podcast, I was so excited to see they turned some of the best stories and narratives from the podcast into book form! I will say, if you have listened to a lot of the podcast, this novel will feel like a repeat of a lot of things you've already heard Lindsey and Krista discuss on the podcast. I enjoyed learning more about their backstories that led them to become friends and start the podcast. I do genuinely think there is good advice in this novel for anyone navigating this chapter of life!