The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up: A Magical Story [Paperback]

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and star of Netflix’sTidying Up with Marie Kondo, this graphic novelization brings Kondo's life-changing tidying method to life with the fun, quirky story of a woman who transforms her home, work, and love life using Kondo's advice and inspiration.

Marie Kondo presents the fictional story of Chiaki, a young woman in Tokyo who struggles with a cluttered apartment, messy love life, and lack of direction. After receiving a complaint from her attractive next-door neighbor about the sad state of her balcony, Chiaki gets Kondo to take her on as a client. Through a series of entertaining and insightful lessons, Kondo helps Chiaki get her home--and life--in order. This insightful, illustrated case study is perfect for people looking for a fun introduction to the KonMari Method of tidying up, as well as tried-and-true fans of Marie Kondo eager for a new way to think about what sparks joy. Featuring illustrations by award-winning manga artist Yuko Uramoto, this book also makes a great read for manga and graphic novel lovers of all ages. . . . like a cartoon character come to life to bless you with tidiness.
-- The Washington Post

Sparks of joy are guaranteed. . .
-- Library Journal (Genre Spotlight: Graphic Novels)

. . . charming and whimsical . . . If organizational mandates are medicine, this book is like a spoonful of sugar.
-- Los Angeles Times

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.
-- InStyle.com

Fans of Kondo’s runaway hit,The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, will recognize tenets of her cleaning philosophy, woven through a classic manga-style read. Decluttering tips paired with a potential love story? I gobbled tls4