So I wrote another book, and it’s releasing January 11th!
Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control is a hardcover gift book. That means it’s pretty! It has pictures and a ribbon bookmark and I love it.
So what makes this book different from my last two books? While the other books were 60,000ish words (EACH) of me hitting daily tasks and decluttering and mindsets from every possible angle and pre-answering all of your other people’s excuses, this one has my strategies listed out succinctly in tip format. It includes tips that haven’t been included in the other books and tips that I’ve never shared before.
And . . . there are photos. Color photos.
For example, I share my five step decluttering process with photos to show how the clutter diminishes and the space gets better with each step. One glance will show we’re talking about actual clutter.
Dishes Math is explained with photos that will hopefully help you get it if you haven’t gotten it before.
And if you’ve wanted to give my book to someone but worried they’d be offended, I can’t promise they won’t be, but this book is far more giftable than the others. I requested that the cover say “Dana K White, author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life” instead of “Dana K White, creator of A Slob Comes Clean.”
I mean, it’s, like, 50% more giftable with that one change, right?
And it’s flipthroughable. I believe that’s one of the biggest values of this book. Flip to the part about kitchens and quickly read some strategies that will make your kitchen easier to manage. Glance through the strategies for bathroom cleaning and say (out loud if you want, I won’t judge), “Oh, I could totally do that!”
Pre-Order Now
Organizing for the Rest of Us comes out a month (plus one day) after I’m publishing this post. If it sounds like a book that would be helpful to you, go ahead and pre-order now!
Why pre-order?
- Pre-ordering lets you take action now so you don’t have anything to remember to do later. (That sounds like a lot of what I teach around here, right?) Most of the time, pre-ordered books arrive on release day, so it will just show up in your mailbox or on your e-reader or in your audiobook app or you’ll get an email (or text or phone call or whatever they do) from your local bookstore saying they’re ready for you to come pick it up.
- Pre-ordering lets bookstores know that this is a book they should put on their shelves. I know this isn’t actually a benefit to you personally, but it goes a LONG way in getting the word out about this book which will help more people know there is real hope for the hopelessly messy.
- If you pre-order AND fill out this form with your pre-order information, you get some bonuses. As a thank you for pre-ordering the book (from anywhere in any format), you will get a downloadable printable flow chart of my decluttering process. AND you’ll be invited to attend a live Zoom Q&A/hangout during release week. I will hold three Q&As. One will be in the evening (for me), one in the morning (for me), and one in the afternoon (for me). I’m doing three sessions at different times so that hopefully one of the times will work for you and your timezone/work schedule.
Now for some answers to questions I will get if I don’t pre-answer them here:
Can I get the bonuses if I get the audiobook?
Yes. You can get the bonuses if you pre-order ANY format of the book (audio, digital/e-reader, hardcover) from anywhere that lets you pre-order (local bookstores, online retailers, international retailers where available, etc.). Just look for your order number to include on the pre-order form. It’s likely on your confirmation email or in your account if you’ve already pre-ordered. If you can’t find it, email us and my assistant will help you figure it out.
Will the printables be included in the package with my book when it comes?
No. All pre-order bonuses are digital, and I handle them. The book is a regular book which is sold by regular book retailers, “anywhere books are sold.” From the bookseller, you’ll just get the book. I send out the bonuses based solely on this form that you have to fill out with your purchase information. If you don’t fill out that form, I have no way of knowing that you pre-ordered the book.
Can I buy the book directly from you?
I know people ask this because you are being supportive and looking to do what’s best for me. I appreciate that so much! However, the mutually beneficial relationship between the author and the publisher and booksellers ultimately takes a book SO MUCH further than I could ever take it on my own if I sold it directly to you. Also, I don’t like mailing things.
Can I get a signed copy?
Y’all. I did this last time and had every intention of doing it again. But to do it, I need to work with a local bookstore here in Dallas. There are only two independent bookstores that I know about, and one said they’d do it, but has never given me a link to share with you. The other hasn’t replied to the email I sent when the other one never sent me the link. I know places are overwhelmed, so I’m not taking it (totally) personally. If you REALLY want a signed copy, email me. Maybe if I can give them an actual number of people asking for a signed copy, I can get their attention.
If flipthroughability is key, which version should I order?
This is tough. Because this book is flipthroughable and colorful, I do believe the hardcover is the best version of it. BUT that doesn’t mean there isn’t great value in the ereader and audio versions! I read the audiobook version, and I think it went really well! I adjusted to explain what needed explaining so you won’t be missing any information! And hey, if a pretty little flipthroughable book is laying around, maybe someone else in the house will flip through it. And laugh. And learn something. Maybe.
So go pre-order and then fill out this form to claim your pre-order bonuses!
If you want to know more about the book and see a list of some places to pre-order, go here.
--Nony
Preordered!!!! Thank you Dana!
I can’t figure out how to preorder. Can’t find a link. Just the pre order extras.
Help please!
Missy
You can preorder from anywhere! Amazon, Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, wherever! Just search Dana K White and you’ll see the book. There are some direct links here: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/restofusbook
Going to preorder!! I have all your books and I’m so happy there’s another one!
17th February for us in the UK. I’m looking forward to using this book, I’ve really enjoyed your others they actually work for me, as long as I do the things and don’t just read it! Xx
Oh really? That’s good to know! I didn’t realize it was a different release date!
Is the print in the hard cover version easy to read; another words , is it dark, large enough print, placed over a white background? Many beautiful books nowadays are so appealing with all their pictures but often, and I’d say usually, the print is light colored, and to add insult to injury, put over a colored background. This makes them so difficult to read!
I often have to wear reading glasses, and I can read it well. It’s black font on white background. In the photo that shows the book open, you can see a little of the text above the photo on the left.
Quick question: When you pre-order, do you pay immediately or when the book actually becomes available?
It varies by retailer. I did a quick search for a few different ones and found answers quickly. I would recommend you do a search on the retailer you like. I don’t want to give incorrect information!
Thanks Dana, for replying so quickly that the print is not difficult to read and is printed on a white background not over any of the pictures in the book!
I’ve loved all your books so I just had to get this one, plus, I don’t mind passing it along to my daughters because it doesn’t say anything about them being a slob!
It’s one thing for me to admit it; it’s another thing for me to imply it to anyone else! I think this was a great idea just calling it “Organizing for the Rest of Us”!
Do you think this would be good for sharing your methods with a teenager?
These methods can be a great help to teenagers! Many moms have shared that The Container Concept and The Two Decluttering Questions have been helpful with their kids.
When can we expect to receive the pre-order bonuses? Thanks!
Congrats!!!!
A friend’s hubby once told me that his experience writing a book was what he expected birthing a baby would be like…. You’d probably be better able to confirm the accuracy of that than he would, haha!
Pre-ordered !! I got the e-book because I like to take reading materials along when going places. Everything is on my tablet. So from traveling in the RV, to babysitting the grandkids at night to waiting at the doctors office and other places. I also can eliminate having to deal with piles of books in every room of the house. Love your books and own the other ones already.
Super excited to receive this book! And I *never* get hardcovers, so this will be extra nice. Congrats to you, Dana, on this amazing accomplishment. <3 Thank you for all the ways you have improved my life.
The Kindle version is available on 11th January in the UK. Yay! I have pre-ordered.
When is the last day to preorder your book?
Thanks!
January 10!
Would it be more beneficial to read your other books before reading this one? I’ve only began watching your videos and reading your blog a few months ago.
May I say they have been a blessing and motivation.
Thank you for your transparency.
Any order is fine! I think this one is a good succinct tip-based version of all my stuff, where the others are way more in depth.
I just pre-ordered the book and will sit nicely with my “How to manage your home” book. Your books and podcast help me greatly. Thanks.
I preordered on Audible then looked at the book again and had to have the hard copy also. Totally explains why I have to much stuff. LOL Thank you Dana, for EVERYTHING!
Hi
I am a member of Take your House back course
I’m in England and on Amazon your latest book isn’t released until February 17th so a lot later!
When do we have to pre order by the USA time in Jan or the UK preorder in Feb to get the bonus. Also the free lives will be January I think so all those in UK won’t have received their copies yet.
Thanks
Michelle
If you go ahead and preorder now, you can get all the bonuses. I’m so sorry you won’t have your physical book in time. You can still attend the Q&As this week.
the preorder form is still live for you to fill out if you haven’t: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/preorder
I pre ordered in November (January 11, 2022 out) for my kindle and haven’t received it.
That is so strange! I would go into your “order” in your amazon account and be sure it went through and hadn’t been ordered with a payment form that ended up expiring before the release date.
After that, I’d recommend contacting Amazon’s customer service. I’ve found them to be very responsive and helpful.
I live in a remote northwestern corner of Arizona. To go shopping I have to go to either Nevada or Utah. I preordered your new book at Barns&Noble in Utah, (which is the nearest book store), but it’s after the last date you have for getting the bonus chart. I did fill out the form and hope I can still receive the chart because I love your methods of decluttering. I’ve also got another friend watching you on YouTube. She thinks you are great too. So grateful for your inspiration and talent to give direction and hope to slobs like me. Thank you many times over.
You should have received an email with the flowchart download right after you filled out the form. If you didn’t, email us at [email protected] and we’ll get it to you!
You have saved my soul ❤️❤️
(I mean I’m Christian but you know what I mean…)