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Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

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informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

This is a companion to The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. It was just as enjoyable and full of wisdom as the first book! Marie Kondo shares tips for purging and organizing/storing items in every single category in the KonMari method. I really like how she dove into specific topics, including paper and sentimental items, because those categories are the hardest for me! I have sooo much paper. I know I can probably get rid of all of it and be fine but there’s always that voice in the back of my head that tells me I need it for some reason.

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

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challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Marie is everyone’s favorite tidying guru! I was many years late to the club (and it took me forever to read this book). Even though I likely will not follow the exact KonMari method (I may be one of the worst decision-makers and it would take me forever to go in the order she suggests), I keep her words in the back of my mind when I tidy on my own. I like being told what to do with certain things (i.e. PAPER!!!) and so appreciate her wisdom. The Netflix show was great, too!

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Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media by Brittany Hennessy

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informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

I ended up reading this book over five days! I cannot tell you the last time that happened. This was a super easy and very fascinating read about the world of influencers, specifically the big name influencers (though honestly, I had never heard of most of the people mentioned in the book even though I am in the space myself), from the perspective of someone that works with influencers on the brand side. Even though it is structured like a “how-to” book for aspiring influencers, I found that it was more informative about the lives of top influencers with some general suggestions and inspiration.

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Memories of Edmund Klepps: A Story of War and Family by Kenneth M. Finger, Edmund G. Klepps, Michael S. Michaud

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adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

One of my friends from grad school co-authored this book about the life of one of his grandfathers, Edmund Klepps. Edmund grew up during the Great Depression, joined the Navy, and was aboard the USS Helena in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on December 7, 1941. And that wasn’t his only near-death experience! If you’re into war stories, learning about life during World War II from a soldier’s perspective, and family, you’ll enjoy this book.

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