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Best of 2023 Book Lists

Posted on by Library User
The last six weeks of the year see the publication of lists of the best books published! The lists have begun to arrive and we’re collecting them here. Do you have any we might add? Hopefully we have each and every book on the lists in CLAMS – and if we don’t, just ask and we can get one for you.
 
 
New York Times, 100 Notable Books (this is a gift link and will work for anyone)
 
 
 
 
 
What were your top books of the year? Let us know, and tell us what you liked about them!

Organizing from the Inside Out

Posted on by Sue

With the big life transition that we are all facing right now, it has been an important time to reflect on how we want to live on a daily basis. What makes us feel good, what do we want our surroundings to look like? Given that we are being quarantined in our own homes and, for most of us, turning our homes into temporary schools, offices, and safe zones our homes have taken on new roles. 

This is a great time to do some much needed purging and spring cleaning. Making our surroundings clean and peaceful is so important right now. It can be difficult to let things go, but once you do the time and money you will save is worth it! 

Get your family involved. Kids love a challenge and organizing can be turned into a game. Turn on music and see how many toys they can put away before the song is over. Create fun around getting and staying organized and you will be giving them the gift of a life-long skill.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo (CLAMS eBook link, CLAMS eaudiobook link)

Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin (eBook link)

The Clutter Remedy: A guide to getting organized for those who love their stuff by Marla Stone (eBook link)

Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness: one-minute tips for decluttering and refreshing your home and your life. (eBook)

Real Life Organizing: clean and clutter-free in 15 minutes a day. (eAudiobook)

Organize for a Fresh Start: embrace your next chapter in life. (eBook)