Home, Garden, and DIY
September 2021
Recent Releases
Nadiya Bakes
by Nadiya Hussain

What's inside: More than 100 diverse recipes for all skill levels by Nadiya Hussain, a bestselling author, a The Great British Bake Off winner, and the host of the Netflix's Nadiya Bakes and Time to Eat.

Recipes include: Upside-Down Key Lime Cupcakes; Carrot Tart; Cherry Chelsea Buns; Onion Pretzels; Spicy Chickpea Crispbreads; Cheat's Sourdough; Saag Paneer Spanakopita; Cauliflower Cheese Lasagna.

Reviewers say: "Hussain's recipes are filled with flavor and creativity while also being effortlessly attainable by home bakers" (Library Journal).
If You Like: The Home Edit
If you can't get enough of Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin's bestselling Home Edit books or their TV shows (Hello Sunshine's Mastering the Mess or Netflix's Get Organized with The Home Edit), check out these other home organization books.
 
 
Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home
by Nikki Boyd

What's inside: A decluttering flowchart, clever tips and instructions (including recipes for homemade cleaning products), and detailed steps to assess, clean, organize, and beautify your space, plus lovely color photos.

Want a taste? "Removing clutter from your home and life has such an impact in helping you to achieve a stress-free and happy life."
 
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
by Marie Kondo

What it is: A massively popular, thoughtful guide to sorting through your belongings category by category using the KonMari method, which means identifying the items that bring you joy and then organizing what's left in order to create a home you love.

Why you might like it: It's a quick read, and Marie Kondo combines a holistic philosophy with no-nonsense advice (like how to fold socks).

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Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter & Organize to Make More Room for Happiness
by Gretchen Rubin

What's inside: A charming, customizable approach to decluttering and organizing that can help readers feel calmer and happier; more than 150 tips (such as taking a photo of a space to view it with fresh eyes).

Why you might like it: This absorbing small book offers a friendly tone, a wide variety of helpful advice, pertinent quotes, and calming monochrome drawings.

Also available in eAudiobook on OverDrive
Martha Stewart's Organizing: The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines
by Martha Stewart

What it is: A practical, beautifully photographed how-to guide for organizing not only your home, but also your life, using routines and monthly checklists and offering hundreds of ideas, projects, and tips that cover cooking, home care, gardening, scheduling, and more.

Why is it a good thing? It's lovely to look at, wonderfully organized, and includes a few surprises, such as recipes and crafts. 
 
Also available in eBook on CloudLibrary
Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff
by Dana K. White

What it is: A chatty, judgement-free, and pragmatic guide to decluttering room-by-room by the blogger at "A Slob Comes Clean."

Why you might like it: She humorously addresses building a decluttering mindset, using containers as limits, and dealing with other people's clutter and special situations.

Also available in eBook on OverDrive
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