Chapter Two Hundred Thirty-Four: The Year of Less

Now that I have a new car with no CD player, my audiobook selection is more limited to what's available digitally through the library.  While browsing my options, I came across The Year of Less by Cait Flanders and decided to give it a go.  It's sort of a cross between memoir and self-help as it details the author's yearlong shopping ban, which she embarked upon to decrease her spending and increase her saving and quality of life.  It also delves into the author's past, her previous struggles with compulsive or mindless behavior, and how the shopping ban helped her be more aware of her own motivations.  Her shopping ban not only involved strict limits on what she could buy but also included a decluttering component, which was interesting to me, as I've been feeling lately like I have a little more around the apartment than I strictly need.  If you're looking for practical tips on spending less and owning less or if you simply enjoy memoirs about personal challenges, The Year of Less would be a solid choice.