Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin, 215 pages

Yet another book written on how to declutter and organize your things.  This author also wrote the Happiness Project.  So, her goal from having people read this book is to be happier.  I did like the way this book was written.  It is simple and organized by chapters: make choices, create order, know yourself, cultivate helpful habits, and add beauty.  This was not only a very motivational read, but also one of the better books on how to clear clutter.

The Odd 1s Out: How to Be Cool and Other Things I Definitely Learned from Growing Up by James Rallison

The Odd 1s Out: How to Be Cool and Other Things I Definitely Learned from Growing Up by James Rallison - 227 Pages

"Instant New York Times bestseller · Hilarious stories and advice about the ups and downs of growing up, from a popular YouTube artist and storyteller.

Like any shy teen turned young adult, YouTube star James Rallison ("The Odd 1s Out") is used to being on the outside looking in. He wasn't partying in high school or winning football games like his older brother. Instead, he posted comics on the Internet. Now, he's ready to share his hard-earned advice from his 21 years of life in the funny, relatable voice his fans love.

In this illustrated collection, Rallison tells his own stories of growing up as the "odd one out": in art class with his twin sister (she was more talented), in the middle school locker room, and up to one strange year of college (he dropped out). Each story is filled with the little lessons he picked up along the way, serious and otherwise, like:

  *  How to be cool (in seventh grade)
  *  Why it's OK to be second-best at something, and
  *  How to survive your first, confidence-killing job interviews

Filled with fan-favorite comics and never-before-seen material, this tongue-in-cheek take on some of the weirdest, funniest parts of life is perfect for both avid followers and new converts."