Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss the new audiobook from Marie Kondo centered around “kurashi,” or “way of life.” There’s a quiet enthusiasm in Traci Kato-Kiriyama’s narration that elicits calm and inspiration—emotions that are fitting for kurashi at home. Both the author and narrator make it sound easy to tap into our ideal vision for our life and space and to incorporate the habits that will allow us to live with simplicity and joy. A great last-minute gift idea for a listener who wants to start the new year with a fresh perspective.

Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Random House Audio.

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