There once lived a kid named Josh. Josh had a rare and unfortunate disease. Josh had to read books constantly in order to stay alive. As he got older the size of the books grew in length and breadth and depth and he consumed more and better books, until his disease was forgotten and only his addiction to reading remained.
Feeding his addiction left Josh's wallet empty but his mind full of useful knowledge and grand and wondrous Stories. But books! books! he was dying for a lack of new books! His shelves were full to overflowing but he needed the thrill of something new to stay alive. He needed a way to get more books.
His brilliant mind, strong from the hours of reading and absorbing information quickly concocted a masterful solution. He would become a book reviewer! Not only would it provide him with a reason to get more books, and a reason to find time to read books, and perhaps even a reason to get free books, it would also allow him to do his second favorite thing: tell other people his opinion.
And so it began, slow at first...then it built gradually. Now Josh always has books to read! Not to mention, Josh reviews off-site at a wonderful reviewing website called Fiction Addict and satisfies his other obsession - theology - by publishing theological musings for The Christian Manifesto.
*ahem*
That's the glamorous version. The real version is that my name is Josh, I love to read good books and promote and publicize good authors. I began The Christian Critic using the books in my library and now I'm trying to build on that foundation. My reviews have received good feedback from authors and publicists alike and I'm always looking to find new and exciting books. By day I am a gymnastics coach and by night I am an online student at Liberty University. My free time is spent reading (no duh) and writing. As a writer, I have one published book, a Bible story book for children. More information on that can be found here.
If you are a reader, then welcome. My home is your home. Pick through my library and see what I think of what I've read. You may even encounter a fun contest or two. Know an author you absolutely love and think I'd love too? Drop me a line to let me know. Agree or disagree with my review? Comment on the blog and tell me. Sometimes I let my mind wander to the writer part of me and post my thoughts on various subjects. Either way, be sure to not only follow me here but follow my Facebook page as well. That's probably the best way to interact with me. You can also find me on Twitter.
If you are an author/publicist and you would like for me to review a book, shoot me an email and let me know.
Now if you'll excuse me, I've a book to read...
Josh Olds
Disclaimer: Nearly every book reviewed for this site was obtained as a complimentary review copy from the publisher. Every review represents my true and honest opinion.
Josh Olds
Disclaimer: Nearly every book reviewed for this site was obtained as a complimentary review copy from the publisher. Every review represents my true and honest opinion.
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