Spark Joy

An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up

By: Marie Kondo

Narrated by: Sumalee Montano

Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has revolutionized homes—and lives—across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to her acclaimed KonMari Method, with step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. She also provides advice on frequently asked questions, such as whether to keep “necessary” items that may not bring you joy. With guidance on specific categories including kitchen tools, cleaning supplies, hobby goods, and digital photos, this comprehensive companion is sure to spark joy in anyone who wants to simplify their life.

Includes a bonus PDF with instructional illustrations

Critic reviews

New York Times Best Seller

". . . the organization expert who dazzled the world with her Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is back with more spirit-rousing advice."—People

"Just in time to make good on your New Year’s vow to get organized."—The Washington Post

". . .perhaps the world’s only decluttering celebrity."—The New York Times

"If the first book was merely an introduction to Kondo’s radical philosophy, known as the KonMari method, the new one goes deep into the details . . . the result is inescapable: a home, and a vision of life, that truly sparks joy."—Architectural Digest

"Kondo’s way of anthropomorphizing belongings and paying them the respect of taking them out of the closet for a proper dismissal makes a big difference. . . . consider me a Konvert."—Chloe Malle, Vogue

"If you wanted more from her first book, this is what you've been waiting for."—MindBodyGreen

"In her new organizational how-to book, Kondo's mission is to help us identify what brings joy while simultaneously cultivating more of it."—Los Angeles Times

"I'm an evangelist for Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizational guru whose unique tidying techniques have become a worldwide sensation. I've read both of her books and completed the full decluttering/reorganizing program in six months. In the last year, it has been my favorite thing to bring up to my friends, co-workers, heck, even distant cousins. I am obsessed, because it really has transformed my living space and shattered many of my bad habits related to tidying."—PopSugar

"From the perfect underwear drawer, to how to store socks, Marie Kondo is helping the world to properly (and lovingly) store their most beloved possessions, one fold at a time."—Bustle

More than a book on tidiness!

This author has made her life's journey to explore orderliness, the value of orderliness, and what an individual's management of their living environment communicates. This book just might help you understand yourself better!

Life saving

This book for me was a revolution in the way I see my environment and the objects that inhabit it. Always a messy person, I finally understand what it means to apply order and a sense of respect and care to the things around me. This comprehension has allowed for a deeper sense of gratitude and compassion in every facet of my life. When a person is open to the ideas and notions that KonMarie has to offer, they have the potential to radically alter their lives for the better with this book and with her other book.

I love the audio version because you can listen while you work and repeat sections as you embark upon your own tidying festival.

Only good if you've read the 1st one!

This is an specific know how. You need the essence first. Please read her first book.

I know the colors of my socks.

It sparks joy within to see just how this system of folding and "stacking " clothes be it blouses or socks in drawers. At one time I had two sock drawers full of balled up socks in plastic dividers. Upon reorganizing, by folding I am able to get the two drawers into one and view from the top immediately all the beiges to Brown's to grays to blacks. This system really does work.i have great joy every time I now go to select a pair to be worn. So it is with my blouses too. Try it and you will see what I mean!

Great

I've always wanted to be organized and I love to clean so now I have time to do the things I really enjoy and not spend the day just moving things around. Could listen to the book over and over just to get more thank you very much.