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Laundry Love
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore | Patric Richardson, Karin B. Miller
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Patric Richardson, aka the "Laundry Evangelist, reveals his revolutionary methods for cleaning clothesand making laundry loads more fun. Doing laundry is rarely anyones favorite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn't just funit's a way of life. After years of running Laundry Camp at the Mall of America for thousands of eager learners, he's ready to share his tips, tricks, and hacksbringing surprise and delight to this commonly dreaded chore. Sorting your laundry? It's not all about whites and darks. Pondering the wash cycles? Every load, even your delicates, should be washed using express or quick-wash on warm. Facing expensive dry cleaning bills? You'll learn how to wash everythingyes everythingat home. And those basically clean but smelly clothes? Richardson has a secret for freshening those too (hint: it involves vodka, not soap). Changing your relationship with laundry can also change your life. Richardsons handy advice shows us how to save time and money (and the planet!) with our laundryand he intersperses it all with a healthy dose of humor, real-life laundry stories, and lessons from his Appalachian upbringing and career in fashion. Laundry Love will make you wonder why you ever stressed about ironing, dry cleaning, or (god forbid) red wine spills on your new couch. No matter the issue, Richardson is here to help you make laundry miracles happenwrinkles and stains be damned.
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Tea_and_Starstuff
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Tagged by Barbara Jean to share my best reads of the year so far. Difficult to choose! But looking at it - a fun mix! My comfort zone of SFF is well represented, but nonfiction, which I'm trying to read more of, makes a strong showing. There's even a literary novel on there!

Fun story - I finished When the Angels Left the Old Country and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone on the same day! I wandered around in a very satiated good book daze.

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Tea_and_Starstuff
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I was not expecting to enjoy a book about laundry as much as I did! Patrick is a textile lover and wants to share every trick he knows on how to take care of clothes and take care of yourself. Want to know how to machine wash a wool sweater (without shrinking)? Remove just about any stain? This book's for you! I got a library copy and immediately went out and bought my own because I knew I'd want to go back over it again and again.

Tea_and_Starstuff P.S. - One of the author's main beliefs is that you deserve a disco ball in your laundry room. What a wise man! 2y
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BkClubCare
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I love doing laundry - of all the chores around the house, give me laundry! But I also am NOT an expert. I am looking forward to reading this and finding all the perfect tips. 💕

DisneyFan Omg, I love laundry too! I even have a flip and fold and get so much joy stacking clean clothes in symmetrical perfect piles, lol. So happy to be able to say this aloud instead of hiding in the shadows. Stacked! (edited) 2y
TEArificbooks Laundry is my favorite chore too. Getting things clean, hugging warm laundry fresh from dryer, stacking them in neat piles. Plus when we designed the house I put the laundry room connected to the library so I get to sit and read while I wait for washer dryer to be done. I make a whole day out of it (and have a kitchenette in laundry room to make hot tea). 2y
DisneyFan @mdm139 OMG ! I feel like we just became best friends. 2y
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BkClubCare @DisneyFan - we have many books in common 😄 2y
BkClubCare @mdm139 - our laundry 🧺 room is in our master suite and my husband hates it. The whole thing does need redecorating but not for a year or two. 😂 2y
AvidReader25 Loved this one! 2y
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janeycanuck
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This was so informative and while I wouldn't suggest listening to the audio, Richardson has an incredibly charming voice for narration. But because there are sections of this that are more list/encyclopedia-type passages, audio isn't going to be terrible useful. I have ordered my own hard copy and am looking forward to going back through it again.

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AvidReader25
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OK, I might officially be old, but I really enjoyed this one. It‘s exactly what it looks like, a book about laundry tips. But the author‘s voice as he reads the audio is fun and playful and entertaining. I also learned a ton about how I should actually be doing my laundry. 😆

Cinfhen I loved this book too!! Like ridiculously loved this book!!!! 2y
AvidReader25 @Cinfhen I don‘t know what it was about it, but it was so fun! 2y
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Ang203l
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore | Patric Richardson, Karin B. Miller
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Here for the laundry tips!

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Librariana
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore | Patric Richardson, Karin B. Miller
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Who would've ever thought that I would thoroughly enjoy listening to an audiobook about laundry!? Yet here we are and I've managed to learn quite a bit from the "Laundry Evangelist". This one will definitely have to become a print acquisition for future reference since it is jam packed full of very handy stain removal tips (and plenty of Southern charm!)

(Cont'd in comments ⬇️)

Librariana "Spook" by Mary Roach is a relatively recent listen and I don't know if I'll enjoy it quite as much as "Stiff", but I'm still willing to give it a try.

"Alone Together" (pg. 178 of 258) is an anthology I've been taking my time with given the subject matter and "La Maestría del Amor" is the Spanish edition of "The Mastery of Love" by Don Miguel Ruiz which I've just started.

#currentlyreading #weeklyforecast @Cinfhen
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Cinfhen I agree 💯about Laundry Love!! What a delightful audio but need a physical copy, too!! Happy Reading and folding 🤪 3y
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Sharpeipup
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore | Patric Richardson, Karin B. Miller
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Truly a helpful guide. I have learned so much!

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Kristin_Reads
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Isn‘t it funny how library holds seem to come in all at the same time?!

ShananigansReads Always like 5-7 in a week. 3y
Kristin_Reads @Bookjunkie57 It happens every time! 3y
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Jen2
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It was like reading a fresh load of laundry. So lovely and great ideas!

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Cinfhen
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Well this was unexpectedly delightful!! I never realized a book about laundry could give me #AllTheFeels 💕Patric Richardson mixes practical advice with universal wisdom, self help, self love and oodles of southern charm and helpful pointers about going green and protecting the environment. I liked the audio but think this might be better in print. I plan on buying copies( but once it‘s available in paperback 😜) Thanks for the rec @Megabooks

Cinfhen I also spotted this title on a shelfie of Meg‘s so it‘s my #Pop21 #SpottedOnSomeOnesShelf 3y
squirrelbrain There was a newspaper article about this guy in the (UK) Times recently - really interesting! 3y
Cinfhen He‘s SUCH a character @squirrelbrain I feel like he might end up with a reality show 3y
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Megabooks Great review! I ended up picking up my print copy after reading the audiobook first. 👍🏻💜 3y
bookandbedandtea @Cinfhen @squirrelbrain He does have a TV show! It's on DiscoveryPlus- which may only be available in the US. I don't know how all these streaming platforms work. 🤷‍♀️ 3y
Cinfhen I‘ll have to see if I have access/ thanks @bookandbedandtea 💕😊 3y
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Cinfhen
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Yes, THIS book EXISTS!!! And thanks to my #AudioGuru @Megabooks it crossed my #ReadersRadar 🙌🏻It‘s also my #pop21 #SawOnSomebodysShelf #Hoopla 🎧 Patric Richardson is quite a character 😄

rockpools Can I abandon the International Booker list about now, and read this instead? 3y
Simona @rockpools No! First you have to read When We Cease to Understand the World 😂😘 3y
Megabooks Enjoy!! It‘s a fantastic book. 3y
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Cinfhen Hahahaha @rockpools THIS BOOK IS AWESOME ‼️‼️‼️‼️its a joy @Megabooks I think I NEED a physical copy 😁 3y
Cinfhen The international Booker list is SO UNPLEASANT @Simona I abandoned the list LONG AGO @rockpools 3y
Simona I wouldn‘t call it unpleasant, but let‘s say - challenging 😘 3y
Soubhiville Huh, I‘m not sure I would ever be drawn to this. What do you love about it? 3y
Cinfhen Fair @Simona and a bit depressing too😉 3y
Cinfhen First Google a photo of Partic Richardson, @Soubhiville he‘s absolutely joyful, second this book is part self love, part self help , part universal wisdom, part awesome laundry advice, part memoir, part think green!! This book is cheerful and I definitely want a copy as a resource guide. I think I‘m gonna start gifting this to all new brides, homeowners and college students too!!! 3y
rockpools @Simona Spoilsport 😝! OK then. But I might not finish Smoking in Bed... @Cinfhen Don‘t tell any of the UK littens, but in a former life, I was a big fan of Anthea Turner (Perfect Housewife- cringe) and her t-shirt folding tricks (think Mari Kondo, only considerably more naff and embarrassing). I can totally get behind books about folding laundry! 3y
Cinfhen I understand your secret crush @rockpools 😉who can resist ?? 3y
TrishB I can find nothing in those words for me 😁😁 3y
TrishB @MicheleinPhilly we‘re definitely related!! 😁😁 3y
Cinfhen Hahaha @MicheleinPhilly @TrishB I get it!! But this book made me happy 😊 3y
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bookandbedandtea
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore | Patric Richardson, Karin B. Miller
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Laundry isn't my favorite chore (not that I can think of a chore I enjoy. ? Ha! Probably why they're called "chores!" ?) but it's been a lovely day for back porch reading and I'm willing to let Patric convince me.

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Megabooks
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I blew through this quick 5 hour #audiobook while doing (what else?) LAUNDRY 😂 this morning. He‘s got some really fantastic ideas and tips in here that are going to change things up for me! In fact, I immediately ordered the print book after finishing.

That said, it‘s available on #hoopla if you want to try before you buy, but I think I‘m going to be very happy to have a print copy for reference on stains/washing techniques in my laundry room!

Cinfhen I think my kids should buy me this for Mother‘s Day!!! My two favorite things: laundry & books!!!!!! Thanks for sharing 😘 4y
Megabooks @Cinfhen you‘re welcome! It‘s only $17 for the print version on Amazon right now. 👍🏻 4y
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Megabooks
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore | Patric Richardson, Karin B. Miller
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Can I say I‘m one excited weirdo to get this book from the library?? I‘m known around the house as the Laundry Wench, and tbh, it‘s my favorite chore. Hopefully I‘m not going in too jazzed about this one! #nonfiction #audiobook

MicheleinPhilly You freak. I would like to humbly offer you first class tickets to Philly to do my laundry. Folding and putting it away is a MUST. 😉 4y
Megabooks @MicheleinPhilly 🤔 I haven‘t been to Philly in awhile...😂😂 I actually do fold straight from the dryer and put it away. Definitely letting my freak flag fly! 🏁 4y
Chelsea.Poole Oooh I think I need this! I‘m also a laundry wench 😆 it‘s my favorite chore because I get to sit on the couch and listen to an audiobook or watch tv while I fold!! 4y
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AlaMich I can‘t say I love laundry, but it beats the heck out of doing dishes, which I heartily loathe. 4y
MicheleinPhilly OMG. Please come immediately. We‘re pretty good about folding, assuming it doesn‘t sit in the dryer for a week, but our guest bed has become our closet/dresser. Will also spring for a room at the Ritz Carlton if you match/bunch socks. 4y
Megabooks @Chelsea.Poole yes! Audiobooks are definitely involved in laundry time!! 4y
Megabooks @AlaMich yeah, I‘m not a fan of dishes either, but the dishwasher falls in my purview as well. 😕 4y
Megabooks @MicheleinPhilly my dad is so picky about socks! You have to roll them and put a rubber band around them, so yes, I do socks! Headed to the airport now...Ritz here I come! 😂💜 4y
emilyhaldi I kind of love doing laundry too 🤗 4y
CaroPi I also got this one!!!Listening to Remember at the moment and have some comments. But waiting till I finish 4y
Crazeedi @Megabooks yay for laundry!! I just washed my sheets yesterday and lined dried them! The smell of sunshine and wind! And I fold and hang and put away too!! 4y
Cinfhen OMGeeeeeeeee I‘m laundry obsessed!!!!!! Although I can‘t fold for shit....but I‘m totally OCD about how the process is done.....if a dish towel ends up with a bed sheet, all hell breaks loose 😝 4y
Chelsea.Poole @Crazeedi yesss, you said it perfectly the smell of sunshine and wind 🌞I LOVE line-dried sheets! 🥰 my husband installed a clothes line last summer and I‘m obsessed! I hope to be able to start using it next week (so much rain here!) 4y
Chelsea.Poole Also, just discovered this is available on #hoopla! 4y
Flaneurette This sounds great, and thanks for the hoopla tip @Chelsea.Poole ! Wish my neighborhood didn‘t have covenants forbidding clotheslines 😕 4y
Megabooks @Chelsea.Poole awesome!! 4y
Megabooks @Cinfhen yes, the process is everything!! Don‘t f**k with my method! I do love folding too though! 4y
Megabooks @CaroPi I haven‘t started listening yet, but I hope you‘re enjoying it! 4y
Megabooks @Crazeedi @Chelsea.Poole @Flaneurette I have too many allergies to dry outside, but I do love a warm blanket from the dryer before bed! 😊🤗 4y
Chelsea.Poole @Flaneurette no problem!! And that stinks that your neighborhood doesn‘t allow line drying 😔 4y
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