Recommendations based on Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuffby Dana K. White

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

    by Joshua Becker
    A guide to minimalism, encouraging readers to declutter and simplify their lives to find true happiness and purpose.

    Don’t Settle for More Most of us know we own too much stuff. We feel the weight and burden of our clutter, and we tire of cleaning and managing and organizing. While excess consumption leads to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Magnolia Story

    by Chip Gaines
    The inspiring true story of Chip and Joanna Gaines, their journey in home renovation, and the faith that sustains their marriage.

    A National Bestseller - New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher's Weekly. Now available in paperback with a new chapter. Fall in love with Chip and Joanna Gaines, as you read their ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids

    by Kim John Payne
    A guide to parenting with less stress and fewer material possessions, while creating more meaningful relationships with children.

    Today’s busier, faster, supersized society is waging an undeclared war . . . on childhood. As the pace of life accelerates to hyperspeed–with too much stuff, too many choices, and too little ... (Goodreads)

  4. Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals

    by Rachel Hollis
    A motivational guide for women to stop apologizing and pursue their dreams unapologetically.

    The Barnes & Noble exclusive edition features an engaging business-focused bonus chapter entitled “Suck It Up and Sell!” Rachel encourages women of all ages to discover how to “sell that sizzle” and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

    by James Clear
    A practical guide to creating and maintaining good habits, and breaking bad ones, using small, incremental changes.

    No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach ... (Goodreads)

  6. #Girlboss

    by Sophia Amoruso
    Autobiography of Sophia Amoruso, founder of Nasty Gal, sharing her journey from dumpster diving to building a fashion empire.

    ‘ In the, New York Times, bestseller that the, Washington Post, called "Lean In for misfits," Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers ... (Goodreads)

  7. Gift from the Sea

    by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
    Exploring the depths of the ocean, seeking solace and wisdom.

    In this inimitable, beloved classic—graceful, lucid and lyrical—Anne Morrow Lindbergh shares her meditations on youth and age; love and marriage; peace, solitude and contentment as she set them down ... (Goodreads)

  8. A House in the Sky

    by Amanda Lindhout
    A memoir of Amanda Lindhout's 15-month captivity in Somalia, and her journey towards forgiveness and healing.

    The dramatic and redemptive memoir of a woman whose curiosity led her to the world’s most beautiful and remote places, its most imperiled and perilous countries, and then into fifteen months of ... (Goodreads)

  9. A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy and Triumph

    by Sheldon Vanauken
    An exploration of faith and love in the wake of tragedy and unexpected grace.

    A heart-rending love story described by its author as “the spiritual autobiography of a love rather than of the lovers” about the author’s marriage and search for faith. Vanauken chronicles the birth ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

    by Timothy J. Keller
    Exploring the complexities of marriage, offering wisdom and insight on the purpose of marriage.

    Renowned pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and author of The Songs of Jesus , Timothy Keller with his wife of 36 years, delivers The Meaning of Marriage , an extraordinarily ... (Goodreads)

  11. Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After

    by Heather Harpham
    A memoir of a woman's journey through unexpected motherhood, illness, and love, finding happiness in the midst of chaos.

    Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine’s April 2018 book pick,A shirt-grabbing, page-turning love story that follows a one-of-a-kind family through twists of fate that require nearly unimaginable ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

    by Elizabeth Gilbert
    Overcoming the fear of creativity and living an inspired life.

    Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Gilbert offers insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion

    by Elle Luna
    A guide to finding one's true calling and pursuing it with passion and purpose, rather than settling for societal expectations.

    There are two paths in life: Should & Must. We arrive at this crossroads over and over again, and every day. And we get to choose. Starting out or starting over, making a career change or making a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering

    by Joanna Gaines
    Cookbook featuring family recipes and new creations from the Magnolia Table restaurant. Perfect for hosting gatherings and creating memories with loved ones.

    #1 New York Times Bestseller, Magnolia Table, is infused with Joanna Gaines' warmth and passion for all things family, prepared and served straight from the heart of her home, with recipes inspired ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year

    by Andy Cohen
    A year in the life of a TV executive, filled with celebrity encounters, personal reflections, and humorous anecdotes.

    A year in the whirlwind life of the beloved pop icon Andy Cohen, in his own cheeky, candid, and irreverent words, As a TV Producer and host of the smash late night show, Watch What Happens Live, Andy ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

    by Robin Wall Kimmerer
    An exploration of the reciprocal relationship between humans and nature, utilizing both Indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge.

    As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals ... (Goodreads)

  17. Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

    by Eric Metaxas
    A biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who opposed the Nazi regime.

    Who better to face the greatest evil of the 20 th -century than a humble man of faith? As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Happier at Home: Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon a Project, Read Samuel Johnson, and My Other Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

    by Gretchen Rubin
    A memoir and self-help book about finding happiness at home through small experiments and changes in daily routines.

    In the spirit of her blockbuster #1, New York Times, bestseller, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin embarks on a new project to make home a happier place., One Sunday afternoon, as she unloaded ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

    by Brené Brown
    An exploration of vulnerability, courage, and the strength to embrace imperfection.

    The #1, New York Times, bestseller. More than 2, million copies sold!,Look for Brené Brown’s new podcast,, Dare to Lead, as well as her ongoing podcast, Unlocking Us,!,From thought leader Brené ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Everything is Figureoutable

    by Marie Forleo
    Empowering guide to overcoming obstacles and achieving goals by adopting a "figure it out" mindset.

    Do you ever have trouble finishing what you start? Do amazing ideas come to you all the time but after the initial excitement wanes you struggle to follow through? If you're creative and ambitious, ... (Goodreads)

  21. Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year

    by Demi Lovato
    Daily affirmations and personal anecdotes to help readers stay strong and positive throughout the year.

    Demi Lovato wakes up each morning and affirms her commitment to herself—to her health, her happiness, her being. Those commitments are the bedrock of her recovery and her work helping other young ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Yes Please

    by Amy Poehler
    Humorous memoir of a celebrated comedian, exploring her life, career, and relationships.

    In Amy Poehler’s highly anticipated first book, Yes Please , she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice (some ... (Goodreads)

  23. Three Little Words

    by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
    Memoir of a girl's journey through foster care, adoption, and finding her voice. A story of resilience and hope.

    An inspiring true story of the tumultuous nine years Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent in the foster care system, and how she triumphed over painful memories and real-life horrors to ultimately find her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. To Heaven and Back: The True Story of a Doctor's Extraordinary Walk with God

    by Mary C. Neal
    A doctor's near-death experience and spiritual journey after a kayaking accident.

    Is there life after death? Is God real? Is there sufficient reason to live by faith? Dr. Mary Neal's walk with God has been both ordinary and extraordinary, brimming with the gift and privilege of ... (Goodreads)

  25. Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits

    by Reese Witherspoon
    Actress Reese Witherspoon shares her Southern upbringing, traditions, and recipes for a charming and delightful read.

    Academy Award–winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, where she infuses the southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual

    by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
    A humorous and insightful guide to navigating modern life, calling out bad behavior and encouraging readers to do better.

    "A truth-riot of a book!" — Shonda Rhimes, New York Times, Bestseller #1, Washington Post, Bestseller, Redbook ,“20 Books By Women You Must Read this Fall”, GoodHousekeeping.com, “17 New Best New ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. My Thoughts Exactly

    by Lily Allen
    Lily Allen's candid memoir about her rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and personal relationships.

    THE NUMBER ONE, SUNDAY TIMES, BESTSELLER Shortlisted for the Specsavers National Book Awards 2018 'Unflinching, unputdownable' Guardian 'Witty, dark, devastating' Caitlin Moran 'An amazing read. ... (Goodreads)

  28. You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain

    by Phoebe Robinson
    A humorous exploration of race, identity, and the everyday microaggressions faced by black women.

    A hilarious and affecting essay collection about race, gender, and pop culture from celebrated stand-up comedian and WNYC podcaster Phoebe Robinson. Phoebe Robinson is a stand-up comic, which means ... (Goodreads)

  29. Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder

    by Arianna Huffington
    A call to redefine success beyond money and power, emphasizing well-being, wisdom, wonder, and giving back to society.

    In Thrive, Arianna Huffington makes an impassioned and compelling case for the need to redefine what it means to be successful in today's world. Arianna Huffington's personal wake-up call came in the ... (Goodreads)