15 Top nonfiction books like Mad About the House: 101 Interior Design Answers by Kate Watson-Smyth

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Mad About the House: 101 Interior Design Answers

By: Kate Watson-Smyth

4.06

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

A practical how-to guide from the author of Mad About the House, the bestselling book and UK s numb…

If you liked the nonfiction plot in Mad About the House: 101 Interior Design Answers by Kate Watson-Smyth , here is a list of 15 books like this:

Cover of The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, Matthew Sweet

1. The Woman in White

By: Wilkie Collins , Matthew Sweet

4.01

Format: 672 pages, Paperback

Librarian note: Alternate covers can be found here and here. 'In one moment, every drop of blood… read more

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"I am a bundle of nerves dressed up to look like a man!"

-Wilkie Collins, The Woman in White

"... our endurance must end, and our resistance begin, to-day."

-Wilkie Collins, The Woman in White

"You don’t have to speak at all— I know what you’d say… - Laura"

-Wilkie Collins, The Woman in White

"My hour for tea is half-past five, and my buttered toast waits for nobody."

-Wilkie Collins, The Woman in White

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2. An Artist of the Floating World

By: Kazuo Ishiguro

3.77

Format: 206 pages, Paperback

In the face of the misery in his homeland, the artist Masuji Ono was unwilling to devote his art so… read more

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"An artist's concern is to capture beauty wherever he finds it."

-Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World

"Democracy is a fine thing. But that doesn't mean citizens have a right to run riot whenever they disagree with something. #Page: 120"

-Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World

"Revolution? Really, Ono! The communists want a revolution. We want nothing of the sort. Quite the opposite, in fact. We wish for a restoration."

-Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World

"At times it was almost as it had been years ago, when on a sunny day the family would sit there together exchanging relaxed, often vacuous talk."

-Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World

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3. Things We Lost in the Fire

By: Mariana Enríquez , Megan McDowell

4.06

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

In these wildly imaginative, devilishly daring tales of the macabre, internationally bestselling au… read more

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"El problema es que no nos creen."

-Mariana Enríquez, Things We Lost in the Fire

"Hace años que Lala decidió ser mujer y brasileña, pero había nacido varón y uruguayo."

-Mariana Enríquez, Things We Lost in the Fire

"Me acuerdo de la risa de mi madre, de lo joven que era esa tarde de verano, del olor a champú de limón de su pelo y de la carcajada de chicle de menta."

-Mariana Enríquez, Things We Lost in the Fire

"Apagábamos las luces y jugábamos en la oscuridad con inciensos encendidos; parecían luciérnagas y a mí me hacían llorar, me hacían acordar a una casa de tejas con parque lejos de la ciudad, una casa …"

-Mariana Enríquez, Things We Lost in the Fire

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4. Tôi Là Một Con Lừa

By: Nguyễn Phương Mai

4.26

Format: None pages, Paperback

Tap but ky Toi la mot con lua cua Nguyen Phuong Mai lai la cau chuyen cua mot nguoi phu nu hien dai… read more

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5. Destination: Simple - Rituals and Rhythms for a Simpler Daily Life

By: Brooke McAlary

4.21

Format: 160 pages, Kindle Edition

You want to simplify your life, reduce stress, reduce complications - but you don't know where to b… read more

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6. Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1)

By: Garth Nix

3.00

Format: 285 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Sent to a boarding school in Ancelstierre as a young child, Sabriel has had little experience with … read more

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7. On Love

By: Alain de Botton

3.97

Format: 194 pages, Paperback

"The longing for a destiny is nowhere stronger than in our romantic life" we are told at the outset… read more

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"Must being in love always mean being in pain?"

-Alain de Botton, On Love

"Because I have this thing about birthdays--they always remind me of death and forced jollity."

-Alain de Botton, On Love

"The telephone becomes an instrument of torture in the demonic hands of a beloved who doesn't call."

-Alain de Botton, On Love

"Does beauty give birth to love? Or does love give birth to beauty? Did I love Chloe because she was beautiful? Or was she beautiful because I loved her?"

-Alain de Botton, On Love

8. How to Grow a Baby and Push It Out: A guide to pregnancy and birth straight from the midwife's mouth

By: None

3.68

Format: None pages, Paperback

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9. Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know

By: Emily Oster

4.15

Format: 130 pages,

What to Expect When You're Expectingmeets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist disproves standa… read more

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10. Hogfather (Discworld, #20; Death, #4)

By: Terry Pratchett

4.00

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

Susan had never hung up a stocking . She'd never put a tooth under her pillow in the serious expect… read more

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11. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Rats of NIMH, #1)

By: Robert C. O'Brien

3.83

Format: 35 pages, Paperback

Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, must move her family to their summer quarter… read more

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12. The Mini ADHD Coach

By: Alice Gendron

4.33

Format: 0 pages, Hardcover

An inclusive guide to ADHD that explores its diverse types, symptoms, diagnoses, and misconceptions… read more

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  • nonfiction
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13. The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year

By: Margaret Renkl

4.37

Format: 270 pages, Hardcover

From the beloved New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author of Late Migrations comes a “h… read more

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Cover of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1) by Alison Goodman

14. The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)

By: Alison Goodman

4.18

Format: 464 pages, Paperback

A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as a… read more

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"What makes you think he is trustworthy?’ ‘ He has a sense of humor,’ I said, and then added the final proof. ‘And he found my observations funny too."

-Alison Goodman, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)

"If you need me, just yell,' he said. 'Ladies do not yell,' I replied over my shoulder. 'But renegades do.' I caught a glimpse of myself in one of the mirrors as I passed; my color was high and I had …"

-Alison Goodman, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)

"My brother pursed his lips. 'Love? Really, Augusta, this is an important decision. If you think love is essential to a good match it is no wonder you are still unmarried.' 'Duffy, that is unkind,' Ju…"

-Alison Goodman, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)

"He took the offering and positioned it behind his head with a baleful look. 'If I recall, it is your fault I have lost a great deal of blood,' Undeniable, but then again, I had not started the encoun…"

-Alison Goodman, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)

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15. Darling

By: India Knight

4.03

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Marooned in a sprawling farmhouse in Norfolk, teenage Linda Radlett feels herself destined for grea… read more

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16. Music Is History

By: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson

3.86

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller, Music Is History combines multi-Grammy Award winner Questlove’s deep m… read more

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  • nonfiction
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17. Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

By: Alan Rickman

3.58

Format: 469 pages, Hardcover

Madly Deeply is a rare invitation into the mind of Alan Rickman—one of the most magnetic, beloved … read more

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"The trouble with death is that there is no next."

-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

"Why was I dreaming about having got myself a Saturday job at Woolworth's??"

-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

"The walls we are surrounded by, the objects we fill the spaces with, the lives they all describe."

-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

"Savoy Grill with Emma[Thompson]. A very easy, enjoyable meal with an easy enjoyable person. She says 'fuck' a lot. Much laughter."

-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

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18. Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius

By: Nick Hornby

3.66

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling author of Just Like You, High Fidelity, and Fever Pitch, a short, warm, and… read more

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"This book is about work, and nobody ever worked harder than these two, or at a higher standard, while connectiong with so many people for so long."

-Nick Hornby, Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius

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19. A Lady's Guide to Scandal (A Lady's Guide, #2)

By: Sophie Irwin

3.82

Format: 359 pages, Paperback

Internationally bestselling author Sophie Irwin brings us another fresh, witty take on a romantic e… read more

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20. Just One Thing: How simple changes can transform your life

By: Michael Mosley

4.03

Format: 206 pages, Kindle Edition

Based on the popular BBC podcast, Just One Thing, this book brings to life Dr Mosley's mission to u… read more

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  • nonfiction
Cover of Unfuck Your Brain: Using Science to Get Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers by Faith G. Harper

21. Unfuck Your Brain: Using Science to Get Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers

By: Faith G. Harper

3.32

Format: 196 pages, Kindle Edition

Our brains do their best to help us out, but every so often they can be real assholes--having melt … read more

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"We either win or we learn. So take the fuck-ups as new ways of getting good information about yourself."

-Faith G. Harper, Unfuck Your Brain: Using Science to Get Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers

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22. Earls Trip

By: Jenny Holiday

3.65

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

The first in a sparkling Regency-era series with a delightfully modern feel, set against the irresi… read more

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23. Menopausing: The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring

By: Davina McCall

4.31

Format: 303 pages, Kindle Edition

Menopause affects every woman, and yet so many approach it with shame, fear, misinformation or sile… read more

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Cover of Skincare: the Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide by Caroline Hirons

24. Skincare: the Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide

By: Caroline Hirons

4.34

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

As seen on This Morning Straight-talking advice from the Skincare Queen Caroline Hirons is the … read more

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Cover of Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave by Joanna Gaines

25. Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave

By: Joanna Gaines

4.02

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

In her design book, Homebody: A Guide To Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines wal… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • design
Cover of Hinch Yourself Happy: All The Best Cleaning Tips To Shine Your Sink And Soothe Your Soul by Mrs. Hinch

26. Hinch Yourself Happy: All The Best Cleaning Tips To Shine Your Sink And Soothe Your Soul

By: Mrs. Hinch

3.74

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Hinch Yourself HappyAll the best cleaning tips to shine your sink and soothe your soul. Discove… read more

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Cover of Star-Crossed Letters (Falling for Famous, #1) by Sarah Deeham

27. Star-Crossed Letters (Falling for Famous, #1)

By: Sarah Deeham

3.68

Format: 350 pages, Paperback

One girl with a typewriter + one movie star = anonymous pen pals, a secret crush, and a steamy, slo… read more

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28. The Interior Design Handbook: Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space

By: Frida Ramstedt

4.14

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire … read more

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  • design
Cover of Star-Crossed Holiday (Falling for Famous, #2) by Sarah Deeham

29. Star-Crossed Holiday (Falling for Famous, #2)

By: Sarah Deeham

4.09

Format: 340 pages, Paperback

One hot celebrity dad + one nanny = holiday Christmas magic in a small town. Poppy never imagine… read more

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Cover of Create Space: Declutter your home to clear your mind by Dilly Carter

30. Create Space: Declutter your home to clear your mind

By: Dilly Carter

3.72

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Cut the clutter, live better with less, give yourself headspace, and enjoy life more. Create Space… read more

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  • nonfiction
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31. Mad About the House: 101 Interior Design Answers

By: Kate Watson-Smyth

4.06

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

A practical how-to guide from the author of Mad About the House, the bestselling book and UK s numb… read more

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18 must-read audiobook books like The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl

Transform Your Habits

After Annie

Anna Quindlen

4.03

Transform Your Habits

The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year

Margaret Renkl

4.37

Transform Your Habits

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Percival Everett

4.54

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Amy Tan

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