Books like Keeping House by Cindy Harris

Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method shows how a single, category‑by‑category tidying can create lasting order, spark joy, and transform everyday life.

Marilynne Robinson's first novel.

Amanda Lindhout’s memoir chronicles her daring travels across the globe, her fifteen‑month captivity in Somalia, and her transformation into a force for hope and education in the Horn of Africa.

Bring your home out of the mess it's in -- and learn how to keep it under control. Do you experience heart palpitations at the sound of an unexpected doorbell? Do you stare in bewilderment at your messy home, wondering how in the world it go this way again? You're not alone. But there is hope for you and your home. In How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind, Dana K. White explains, clearly and without delusions, what it takes to get -- and keep -- your home under control. With understanding, honesty, and her trademark humor, Dana shares her field-tested strategies including: Exactly where to start to tame the chaos; Which habits deserve your focus and will make the most impact; How to gain traction in your quest for a manageable home; Practical tips you can implement and immediately to declutter huge amount of stuff with minimal emotional drama; Cleaning your house is not a one-time project but a series of ongoing premade decisions. Start learning Dana's reality-based cleaning and organizing techniques -- and see how they really work! - Publisher. You've tried to organize; you've decluttered and you've cleaned. Yet your home is still messy, or reverts after all too short a time. White explains, clearly and without delusions, what it takes to get-- and keep-- your home under control. Discover what works for you, for your unique personality, and in your unique home.

Kelly Corrigan’s memoir recounts her life as the sole daughter of businessman George Corrigan, intertwining her upbringing, family bonds, and the shared battle with cancer that tests and strengthens their relationship.

A practical guide that shows how to free up your home by organizing, decluttering, and simplifying everyday spaces.