
No New Things
Ashlee Piper
(Author)Description
From award-winning sustainability expert Ashlee Piper, a witty, no-nonsense guide to regaining control over your time, consumerist impulses, and financial and mental wellness
For nearly two years, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy nothing new. And in the process, she got out of debt, cut clutter, crushed her goals, and became healthier and happier than ever—all the things she’d always wanted to do but “never had time to” (because she was mindlessly scrolling, shopping, spending, and stressing). After a decade of fine-tuning, No New Things guides readers through the same revolutionarily simple challenge that has helped thousands of global participants find freedom and fulfillment in just thirty days.
The book follows the rise of what Piper calls “conditioned consumerism” and how it sneakily hijacks our time, money, and mental bandwidth, as well as harms the planet. From there, readers follow customizable daily action items that bring about the ease and richness of a life less bogged down by spending and stuff, without compromising on style, convenience, or fun.
Whether you’re a bona fide shopaholic or someone who just wants to buy less and live more, No New Things is the antidote to modern overwhelm.
Product Details
Publisher | Celadon Books |
Publish Date | April 15, 2025 |
Pages | 288 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781250382160 |
Dimensions | 8.6 X 5.7 X 0.9 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
“As a borderline hoarder, No New Things is just what the doctor ordered. This book is transformational.”
—Katie Couric
“Having left the world of marketing, Piper reveals the addictive consumer loop we can be lost in, while reminding us of our potential for real happiness beyond the materialistic treadmill. No New Things calls on us to examine what drives our unending stream of desires while upholding the happiness we are capable of.”
—Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Change and Real Life
"The idea of curbing our consumption and truly understanding the forces that drive us to endlessly acquire is explored and explained, making a strong case that we can find ourselves happier and even healthier if we start by being more mindful about what we amass."
—Town & Country's Must-Read Books of Spring 2025
"...a savvy and convincing argument that less can be more."
—Publishers Weekly
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