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Michele Connolly is an award-winning author of quick-read self-help: How To Be Elegant, Chic Minimalism, A Chic Year, How To Be An Introvert In An Extrovert World, How To Be Thin In A World Of Chocolate, 10-Day Life Audit, and more.

She is the founder of popular websites for introverts and decluttering, and the creator of Elegant Action Guides.

Michele is an advocate for curating a simple and elegant life.

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	How to Be an Introvert in an Extrovert World 3.77 avg rating — 124 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How to Be Thin In A World Of Chocolate: Without Diets, Willpower, or Guilt 3.53 avg rating — 131 ratings — published 2017 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How to Be Elegant: 21 Rules for Grace, Poise, and Charm 4.51 avg rating — 35 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chic Minimalism: 21 Rules For Mastering The Art Of Less 4.67 avg rating — 27 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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I’ve stayed in self-imposed isolation longer than most, largely because of an immunocompromised relative. Just between us, I also may have exploited the excuse to take an extended sabbatical / retreat from the world to nourish my introvert soul. Plus, I had a personal medical drama worthy of Grey’s Anatomy (which you can read about on my personal blog, but WARNING: mild gore alert).

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology

by Jack Kornfield (Goodreads Author)

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A Moveable Feast

by Ernest Hemingway

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Is There Still Sex in the City

by Candace Bushnell (Goodreads Author)

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I loved 'Roseanne' so I was curious about Roseanne's daughter's account of life before, during, and after the massive success of the show. Many chapters describe Jenny's experiences in teen institutions. More fascinating for me were the insights into ...more
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‘In My Skin’ by Kate Holden is the real-life memoir of a Melbourne girl, well-educated and from a loving family, who becomes a heroin addict and sex worker. I’ve learned more about the mechanics of scoring and fixing up than I ever thought I would. A ...more
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“I value beauty, order, and freedom, so for me minimalism means having a few lovely things, all of them beautifully organized, with the least amount of maintenance and upkeep. More pleasure, more time.”
― Michele Connolly, Chic Minimalism: 21 Rules For Mastering The Art Of Less

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