Make Something Good Today allows you to get a deeper and more intimate view of Ben and Erin Napier. We see them on HGTV, but this book really explores their lives in depth. Make Something Good Today is a feel good story, but inspirational as well. I like watching Ben and Erin, but I truly enjoyed reading their story. Grab a copy, sip on some tea, and take a nice journey with the Napier family.

4.5 Stars - I recommend if you like memoirs and/or HGTV's Home Town.

HOW GORGEOUS IS THIS COVER?!

As soon as I started reading this.. I could hear it being read in their voices. I always thought I'd love Home Town, and once I started watching it my suspicions were confirmed. Ben and Erin are delightful, hard working, so caring, and a darn cute couple. Anyhow, I was super jazzed to receive this book via the publisher and Netgalley. I was so touched and emotional about their stories, and I just didn't expect that. Especially parts where Ben talks about his younger brother (10 years younger) Tom. That is me and my OE Jo (17 years younger!) to a T. And I missed her dearly when I went to college. I loved reading about Erin and Ben's childhoods, career and twenty-something struggles, their desire to create a community, their love story, and their journey as new parents. It was further personalized by including so many home photos, paintings, and mementos from throughout the years. It felt a bit like you were reading their scrapbook or journal. Some of this book has a religious tone to it, but it's not pushy which I appreciate. It just shows how caring that they are to tell their story which is deeply rooted in their faith, without it coming across in an overbearing way. Even though I do keep ARCs of books that I really enjoy, I would love to have a hard copy of this one!

This was cute read written by an even cuter couple. I loved the alternating perspective and the pictures that accompanied the stories throughout the book.

While I’m a casual fan of HGTV, Home Town is a show that never made it on my radar until a few months ago when I saw a recap special where Erin and Ben Napier seemed sweet, funny, and interesting. As memoir is one of my preferred genres, when I saw Make Something Good on NetGalley I took the opportunity to learn more.
Aesthetically, this book is beautiful, even on an iPad. Their story, told in alternating voices (with different fonts for each writer, which was a solid and helpful choice), is accompanied by photos from practically every stage of their lives. These photos bring their words to life and showcase their relationship and stories. Though their story isn’t filled with “drama,” the way they approach the natural but difficult transitions that life brings is comforting and reassuring. The central theme of finding the good in life is refreshing.
Make Something Good is perfect for fans of HGTV and books by other tv stars, as well as those interested in stories of how others handle life transitions and making big decisions.

This couple is just a joy. I love their tv show and loved this book. They are such loving people with a really good work ethic. Ben and Erin make me want to get out there and make something beautiful

Parts of the books are missing from the copy I got, so the story did not make sense. I love the Napiers from their show, and what I read of the book was well written. I look forward to reading a full copy of the book when it is released.

I actually hadn't seen their show, or know anything about them. I'm so glad I do now.
They seem like such a sweet couple. Great book!

Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.