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The Joy of Less: 20,000 Copies Sold!

September 8, 2011 440 Comments

Update, Monday 5pm EDT: The giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments and suggestions; I’m so grateful to have you as readers! Stay tuned—I’ll announce the winner in the next day or so. :)

A Milestone

I have some exciting news to share with you today: in the first year of publication, my book, The Joy of Less, has sold 20,000 copies! And I want to celebrate with you, my wonderful readers, because you made it happen.

You were the ones who bought my book, requested it from your library, and recommended it to your friends.… {Read more}

A Note of Thanks

March 2, 2011 15 Comments

Last November, I published A Big Thank You to all the bloggers who had reviewed my book, The Joy of Less. They helped put my little tome on minimalist living on the map, and I’m forever grateful for their kindness.

I’m happy to have reason to pen yet another note of thanks, to those who have reviewed it since. I’m continually surprised and delighted at the generous spirit of my fellow bloggers, and am so thankful to be part of a community that thrives on cooperation rather than competition.

So without further ado, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the following people:

1.… {Read more}

The Joy of Less Named to Amazon’s Best Books of 2010

December 1, 2010 60 Comments

Wow! I just received an email from a reader, congratulating me on my book being named to Amazon’s “Best Books of 2010.” To be honest, I had no idea what she was talking about – but oh my goodness, it’s true!

The Joy of Less has been chosen as one of the “Top 10 Books” of 2010 in the Home & Garden category. If you scroll down, you’ll see it at #6. I never hoped, nor dreamed, of receiving such an honor—not to mention being in the same company as the likes of Bill Bryson. :-)

I’m pretty shy when it comes to self-promotion, so I hope you’ll excuse my little happy dance here.… {Read more}

A Big Thank You

November 9, 2010 13 Comments

This weekend, I discovered that The Simple Poppy wrote a wonderful (unsolicited) review of my book on her blog. Read it here, and check out the rest of her fabulous site while you’re there.

I was so delighted, I wanted to give her a big, public “thank you” — and for that matter, extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the bloggers who’ve reviewed my book over the last few months:

Minimalist Woman | The Joy of Less is a Joy to Read and Use

Redefining the Meaning of Wealth | The Joy of Less by Francine Jay

My Journey into Minimalist Living | The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide

The Gardeners Cottage: the joy of less

Simplicity by Sunny | The Joy of Less by Francine Jay

The Simple Dollar | Review: The Joy of Less

Shopaholly | Women Who Inspire Me – Francine From Miss Minimalist

Married With Luggage | The Joy of Less: A minimalist living guide

Rowdy Kittens | The Joy of Less

We Live Simply | Miss Minimalist gets it right – the joy of less

(If I’ve missed anyone, please let me know!)

I’m also eternally grateful to everyone who’s written Amazon reviews of The Joy of Less.… {Read more}

The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide

July 13, 2010 179 Comments

Today I have some exciting news to share with you: my second book has been published!

It’s called The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life.

Here’s a look at the front and back covers:

As most of you know, I started this blog after I moved to the UK—a relocation that involved selling most of my possessions, and starting my minimalist life anew.

Before that, however, I was in the same position as many of you: I had too much stuff, and wanted to pare down. My things weighed on me like hundreds of little anchors, draining me of my time, my money, and my energy.… {Read more}