title: The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up: A Magical Story
author:  Marie Kond 
description: ". . . like a cartoon character come to life to bless you with tidiness."<br /><i><b>-- The Washington Post</b></i><br /><br />"Sparks of joy are guaranteed. . ."<br /><i><b>-- Library Journal (</b></i><b>Genre Spotlight: Graphic Novels)</b><i><b><br /><br /></b></i>". . . charming and whimsical . . . If organizational mandates are medicine, this book is like a spoonful of sugar."<br /><b><i>-- Los Angeles Times<br /><br /></i></b>"Whether you're a dedicated Kondo follower, or a KonMari Method newbie looking for some organizational tips, this cute animated book is sure to inspire your inner neat-freak."<br /><b>-- InStyle.com<br /><br /></b>"Fans of Kondos runaway hit, <i>The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up</i>, will recognize tenets of her cleaning philosophy, woven through a classic manga-style read. Decluttering tips paired with a potential love story? I gobbled this up in a day."<br /><b>-- Food52.com</b><br /><br />"There arent many comics that teach actual practical lessons, which is what makes this one so surprising. This could be one of those rare examples of a comic with real universal appeal."<br /><i><b>-- </b></i><b>BleedingCool.com<br /><br />"</b>Readers reluctant to submit to word-heavy lectures may be beguiledand even con- vertedby witnessing Chiakis success as played out in an enjoyable story that paints Kondo as more inspiring than inquisitorial."<br /><b>-- <i>Library Journal </i>(Review)</b><br /><br /> Previous praise for Marie Kondo:<br /><br />". . . the organization expert who dazzled the world. .."<br /><b>--<i>People</i></b><br /><br />"Just in time to make good on your New Years vow to get organized."<br /><b>--</b><i><b>The Washington Post</b><br /><br /></i>". . .perhaps the worlds only decluttering celebrity."<i><br /><b>-- The New York Times</b></i><br /><br />". . .Marie Kondo is helping the world to properly (and lovingly) store their most beloved possessions, one fold at a time."<br /><b>--<i>Bustle</i></b><br /><br />"To show you how serious my respect for Ms. Kondo is: if I ever get a tattoo, it will say, Spark Joy!"<br /><b>--Jamie Lee Curtis,</b><i><b>TIME</b><br /></i><br />"The most organized woman in the world."<br /><b>--<i>PureWow</i></b><br /><br />". . . her voice . . . is by turns stern and enchanted, like a fairy godmother for socks."<br /><b>--<i>The Wall Street Journal</i></b><br /><br />"Kondo's method really can change your life  if you let it."<br /><b>--TODAY.com</b><br /><br />"Kondo challenges you to ask yourself whether each object you have is achieving a purpose. Is it propelling you forward or holding you in the past?"<br /><b>--<i>USA Today</i></b><br /><br />"Its strength is its simplicity."<br /><b>--<i>The London Times</i></b>
zlib_text: > Chris Mooney
  
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  EVERY PRETTY THING
  
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  Contents
  
  > NEW YEAR’S DAY
  
  > Chapter 1
  
  > Chapter 2
  
  > VALENTINE’S DAY
  
  > Chapter 3
  
  > Chapter 4
  
  > Chapter 5
  
  > Chapter 6
  
  > Chapter 7
  
  > Chapter 8
  
  > Chapter 9
  
  > Chapter 10
  
  > Chapter 11
  
  > Chapter 12
  
  > Chapter 13
  
  > Chapter 14
  
  > Chapter 15
  
  > Chapter 16
  
  > Chapter 17
  
  > Chapter 18
  
  > Chapter 19
  
  > Chapter 20
  
  > Chapter 21
  
  > Chapter 22
  
  > Chapter 23
  
  > Chapter 24
  
  > Chapter 25
  
  > Chapter 26
  
  > Chapter 27
  
  > Chapter 28
  
  > Chapter 29
  
  > Chapter 30
  
  > Chapter 31
  
  > Chapter 32
  
  > 23RD OF FEBRUARY TUESDAY
  
  > Chapter 33
  
  > Chapter 34
  
  > Chapter 35
  
  > Chapter 36
  
  > Chapter 37
  
  > Chapter 38
  
  > Chapter 39
  
  > Chapter 40
  
  > Chapter 41
  
  > Chapter 42
  
  > Chapter 43
  
  > Chapter 44
  
  > Chapter 45
  
  > Chapter 46
  
  > Chapter 47
  
  > Chapter 48
  
  > Chapter 49
  
  > Chapter 50
  
  > Chapter 51
  
  > Chapter 52
  
  > 24TH OF FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY
  
  > Chapter 53
  
  > Chapter 54
  
  > Chapter 55
  
  > Chapter 56
  
  > Chapter 57
  
  > Chapter 58
  
  > Chapter 59
  
  > Chap