Reviews - Spark Joy: An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Art of Tidying

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Spark Joy: An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Art of Tidying

Basically, just a more explicit follow-up to "The Magical Art." I read it directly after reading "The Magical Art" and might recommend putting more time in between. It repeats much of the original info with a little more detail. It's still a good read and keeps you motivated to tidy, but might have more impact as a refresher course to read after some time has passed.

cidneym's review against another edition

4.0

The ultimate KonMari Method encyclopedia. Illustrations on how to fold and organize specific categories of items, and how to choose what to keep in your home, are outlined here. Some may be put-off by Kondo’s spiritual tone and how she describes her process for keeping or discarding objects (does it spark joy?) but I thought that it was very useful to help frame one’s thinking. Clear instructions and illustrations make this book essential for those wishing to tidy.

toddchr1999's review against another edition

4.0

While not as good as the first book, this one still offers lots of tips and tricks for enjoying your space. Mainly, the book feels like a dlc of the previous book, mostly just expanding on what was already there.

polanabear's review against another edition

3.0

Practical guide with graphs

sbramlett's review against another edition

4.0

I really liked the pictures and tips in this one. I loved the stories of houses that she's been to. After reading her previous book I was curious about what it was like to work with her.

debbiewolfe1's review against another edition

4.0

Having read the first tidying book by Marie Kondo, a comparison of the two is inevitable. The first book is painting with a broad brush, and the second is more relaxed and forgiving, with a less strict guideline used especially for sorting and discarding items that do or do not 'spark joy'. This book did provide a couple helpful hints for the process of tidying, but the first book was more firmly descriptive of how to go about it.