Registration opens:
August 10th, 2026 at 7:00pm

Environmentalism Book Club

"No New Things" by Ashlee Piper

A witty, no-nonsense guide to regaining control over your time, consumerist impulses, and financial and mental wellness.

Our September 2026 selection is No New Things by Ashlee Piper.

FROM CATALOG

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

Copies of this title will be available through WPPL, SearchOhio, or find a copy in the format of your choice in the digital library.

If you have any questions, please email: elyse.kaderli@westlakelibrary.org.

This book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Registration is required. View and print the list of books and check out the Book Discussion page for more book clubs and resources!

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