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Real Simple Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, Michelle Obama

The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

Michelle Obama
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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
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Book Cover for: Aphrochic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home, Jeanine Hays

Aphrochic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home

Jeanine Hays
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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
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Book Cover for: Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook, Illyanna Maisonet

Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook

Illyanna Maisonet
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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
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Book Cover for: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter, Margareta Magnusson

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter

Margareta Magnusson
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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
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Book Cover for: Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Confidence, and Creating Calm: An Interior Design Book, Anita Yokota

Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Confidence, and Creating Calm: An Interior Design Book

Anita Yokota
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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
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Book Cover for: Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America's National Parks, Max Humphrey

Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America's National Parks

Max Humphrey
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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
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Book Cover for: Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering, Joanna Gaines

Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering

Joanna Gaines
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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
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Book Lovers

Emily Henry
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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
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Book Cover for: Attention Management: How to Create Success and Gain Productivity -- Every Day, Maura Thomas

Attention Management: How to Create Success and Gain Productivity -- Every Day

Maura Thomas
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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
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Book Cover for: Real Simple: The Organized Home, The Editors of Real Simple

Real Simple: The Organized Home

The Editors of Real Simple
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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
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