Real Simple Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
Michelle Obama
Making new friends as a grown-up is hard—not to mention doing it while raising kids in the White House. In her new book, "The Light We Carry," former First Lady Michelle Obama describes how she learned to let her guard down, a little at a time. https://t.co/gDFAuZ5DE1
Paperback, 2024
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Aphrochic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home
Jeanine Hays
In their book, AphroChic, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason highlight the homes of notable Black Americans. Vibrant and soulful, these spaces are inspiring. https://t.co/py6pwiArUe
Hardcover, 2022
$35.00Member price:$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook
Illyanna Maisonet
Chef Illyanna Maisonet's mushroom chicken recipe from her cookbook, Diasporican, is inspired by her mother and comes together in less than an hour. https://t.co/1QbuqOKHeC
Hardcover, 2022
$32.50Member price:$16.25 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter
Margareta Magnusson
In her book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Margareta Magnusson explores the organizing trend and how to declutter your home and life as you get older. https://t.co/dpaMdRX8QU
Hardcover, 2018
$22.00Member price:$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Confidence, and Creating Calm: An Interior Design Book
Anita Yokota
In her new book, "Home Therapy," licensed therapist-turned-interior-designer Anita Yokota shares her top home-tidying tips. https://t.co/x1S62o8Opw
Hardcover, 2022
$35.00Member price:$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America's National Parks
Max Humphrey
In his new book, Lodge, designer Max Humphrey explores 10 national park lodges. https://t.co/ZE3jT3HeZi
Hardcover, 2023
$40.00Member price:$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering
Joanna Gaines
We're sharing Joanna Gaines' Jojo's biscuits, aka "magnolia biscuits," from the Magnolia Table cookbook. Make these tasty biscuits for your family. https://t.co/qFBTDXuAiH
Hardcover, 2018
$29.99Member price:$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Lovers
Emily Henry
Emily Henry, the No.-1 New York Times best-selling author of novels 'Beach Read' and 'People We Meet on Vacation,' has returned with her newest summer beach read of 2022 titled 'Book Lovers.' https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/entertainment/books/emily-henry-book-lovers-interview-summer-vacation-travel-picks?utm_campaign=realsimple&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=62c1bb71d6534d0001308681
Paperback, 2022
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Attention Management: How to Create Success and Gain Productivity -- Every Day
Maura Thomas
Productivity expert Maura Thomas explains why time management is no longer a sufficient or effective way to be productive—and how attention management is actually the best way to focus, get things done, take back control of your schedule, and reduce… https://t.co/Iy8irzwIjV
Hardcover, 2019
$16.99Member price:$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Real Simple: The Organized Home
The Editors of Real Simple
Real Simple's beauty writer tried and reviewed all eight J.Lo Beauty products, including the Booty Balm, Overnight Resurfacer, Gel Cleaner, Glow Serum, Complexion Booster, and more. https://t.co/N9GllKHyh0
Hardcover, 2004
$27.95Member price:$13.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book