I’m a mom of two littles. So, mishaps and comedic misfortunes, like the time I tried to catch my toddler’s vomit in my hands as if I were sliding to home plate, are nothing out of the ordinary. If my life were a movie, I’ve always wondered who would narrate the voiceover as I go about my daily musings. Morgan Freeman, perhaps? Or maybe Kristen Bell, rather? It wasn’t until I read Just a Busy Season: Essays on Motherhood, an Unexpected Comedy by Taylor Wolfe, that I decided the comedian (and author of Birdie & Harlow) would be the obvious choice to chronicle my life. The number of times I laughed out loud while reading Wolfe’s Just a Busy Season, which was released on April 28, 2026, warrants an honest book review.
As one of the most relatable millennial moms out there (in my opinion), Wolfe perfectly depicts the inner dialogue of a modern mom. Known for her hilarious takes on motherhood on social media and her reflections as a blogger of The Daily Tay, Wolfe has a special way of making mothers laugh while relating to being a mom in today’s world.
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What is ‘Just a Busy Season’ about?
Just a Busy Season is a compilation of essays written by Wolfe. She details her life as a mom to her daughters Birdie and Goldie with humor, while touching on serious topics ranging from her journey through breastfeeding to her marriage to balancing work and mom life, and more. From the newborn phase to the toddler years and beyond, motherhood can often be described as a “busy season” of life. Wolfe’s newest book is broken up into “seasons,” reflecting on real-life events in her own life while hilariously sharing her personal experiences through short stories.
Mothers who are also in a busy season of life can relate to her themes of the mental load and the identity shift of motherhood—but coated in humor. If you’re a fan of the book A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush, then Just a Busy Season is one to pick up for its similar tone.
What makes this motherhood book stand out
As a writer, I’ll admit that I still annotate my books as I did in high school. Yes, I highlight profound reflections. I write notes on the side of book pages. And I even stick a sticky note on any chapters that really stuck with me. My high school English teacher would be proud. But unlike other reads that are mostly serious, a majority of my “annotating” comments throughout Just a Busy Season consisted of writing “LOL,” “I feel this,” and “Yaaaas,” because that’s how much I related to Wolfe’s musings.
Throughout the entirety of the book, I couldn’t help but think, “Is Taylor Wolfe inside my head?” The way she describes what she’s thinking while telling her stories is nothing but familiar—especially as a mom. I felt like I was listening to a friend who was telling me about her day. Wolfe is raw and honest about the emotional labor, the anxiety that may come with being a mom, and the chaos that makes moms feel seen rather than judged.
Who should read ‘Just a Busy Season’
I resonated with this book as a mom with two kids. I’m similarly navigating the same season of parenting as Wolfe. And as a millennial mom, like the author, I identified with her millennial references—like mentioning the song Let’s Go by Trick Daddy, growing up eating goulash, and the Olsen twins.
For mothers who currently have babies or little kids or who are millennial moms, Just a Busy Season may resonate with these demographics the most. Wolfe describes motherhood as “just when you feel like you’ve got your [kids] (and you, as a mom) figured out, they (and you) change.” I love how Wolfe shares this evolution through her essays.
And if you can’t spare the time to take on a full-on fantasy book saga at the moment, short stories may be up your alley. Just a Busy Season is for the mom who needs a humorous reflection on motherhood. It’s also for the moms who have been following Wolfe on Instagram and TikTok (she has nearly one million followers across social media!) I personally love her funny takes on gentle and millennial parenting.
Who might not like the book?
If you’re looking for a step-by-step parenting book (like how to potty train or whether or not you’re a lighthouse parent or elephant parent), this book isn’t what you’re looking for. And while many of Wolfe’s personal parenting experiences are relatable, some of her ‘90s and early 2000s pop culture references may not hit for a reader who isn’t familiar with these time periods.
So, is ‘Just a Busy Season’ worth reading?
Yes, in reviewing the book Just a Busy Season: Essays on Motherhood, an Unexpected Comedy, it’s definitely worth the read. Wolfe’s conversational tone is far from preachy. And for readers who are in “the thick of parenting,” Just a Busy Season has a high chance of speaking with this audience. I laughed my way through this book. Seriously, I have all the written-out “LOLs” to prove it. Wolfe says it best: motherhood can be messy and overwhelming and really hard—but fun, too. And in her book, the author perfectly captures this sentiment with a genuine understanding that she, too, knows what it’s like.
“Motherhood can be messy and overwhelming and really hard—but fun, too.”
Plus, for a 256-page book, Just a Busy Season is an easy read. I read it in two days, but you can space out reading sessions. The short essay format is a big win for moms.
Where to buy ‘Just a Busy Season’
Has my book review of Taylor Wolfe’s Just a Busy Season convinced you to add it to your TBR list? Or perhaps buy it as a gift for your mom friend in the thick of it, too? The book hit the shelves on April 28, 2026. It can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Bookshop.org, Target, Walmart, or an indie bookseller near you. Just a Busy Season is currently available in hardcover, audiobook (Wolfe narrates), and ebook.
FAQs
What is Just a Busy Season about?
Author Taylor Wolfe details her life as a mom through essays with humor, while touching on serious topics.
Is Just a Busy Season funny or serious?
Just a Busy Season is written in a humorous tone with serious topics of motherhood.
Who should read Just a Busy Season, based on this book review?
Moms, new moms, millennial moms, and moms who need a humorous reflection on what being a mom looks like today.
Is this book good for new moms?
Yes, this book is good for new moms to read—or to give as a gift to a new mom.
Patty Schepel, Associate Editor
As the Associate Editor, Patty works with The Everymom’s team on pitches, creating original articles, updating existing content, photo sourcing, writing shopping product descriptions, editing freelance articles, and more. With Patty’s passion for writing, experience as a mother of two, and expertise as a pediatric nurse, she brings a thoughtful and informative perspective to The Everymom.
