Living The Simply Luxurious Life: Making Your Everydays Extraordinary and Discovering Your Best Self Paperback – October 7, 2018

The media could not be loaded.  This book is kept next to my bed on my night stand. The book is filled with so much knowledge and wisdom. I’m just starting my elegance journey and this is just what I needed!

As a reader of TSLL blog and listener of The Simple Sophisticate podcast, I was incredibly eager to read this book, and it did not disappoint! This is the kind of book you need to read with a highlighter and journal handy because there are so many insightful thoughts and great ideas to apply to your own life. Shannon is wise and inspiring, yet warm and relatable - a perfect mix to deliver both the serious and fun aspects of this fabulous lifestyle book. For anyone who is interested in elevating her own daily life and moving beyond surviving and toward thriving, this book is a must read! I can relate to the author in many ways (we are both 40-ish PNW women with careers in teaching) but I was unsure if I could apply all of her ideas to my own life as a single mom with decidedly more chaos in my day to day existence. However, I found the topics absolutely relevant to my own life, and I think many women of varying ages and circumstances will agree. I know I will keep my heavily-highlighted copy on hand to reference and reread for inspiration as I implement these ideas to improve my own everyday life. Do yourself a favor, and READ THIS BOOK!

I stumbled upon Shannon's blog and then discovered her book. Amazing how the Universe shows you the right thing when you are ready. It came at a time when longstanding responsibilities and projects were winding down, and I had decided to take a "sabbatical" to contemplate my true desires before embarking on new endeavors. I am much older than Shannon and my life couldn't be more different, but found that she is wise beyond her years with thoughts that are still relevant to me as I dedicate time to my personal growth. (As an introvert, it was so refreshing to find someone else who navigates the world similarly.) I first purchased the e-book and then ordered the printed copy so that I could flip through and make notes. (Yes, I did highlight on my e-book, but enjoyed being able to flip through pages and easily see my many notations.) I'm also thinking of purchasing the audio version so I can listen to it on my walks or in the car. It's been a long time since a book had a profound impact.

Although I prefer the blog (with photos!), the is an inspiring sequel to the author’s first book. It is better organized and feels more like a cohesive book than just a collection of posts.

Shannon Ables is a believer in cultivating a life, not waiting for it to happen, but creating it in the most lovely way. I read Shannon's first book years ago and have eagerly waited for the Kindle edition of her new book. Like Shannon, I am a public high school teacher and enjoy her tips and techniques for living a life of style and substance on my income. She shows that it isn't how much we acquire, but the experiences that we collect along the way that lead to a rich and full life. I am a culinary arts teacher and especially enjoy Shannon's new cooking videos on her blog, but am also an avid reader and can identify with her passion for bookstores and evenings spent with books and tea. Her book, like her blog reminds me to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of life such as walking my dog, enjoying my home, family and friends and choosing quality over quantity in all areas.

The book arrived in good condition, ahead of expected delivery date.

I wasn't familiar with this author or her blog prior to reading this, her second book. This book contains a lot of great ideas around living a good life. Living within your means and with less clutter, not getting bogged down with unimportant things. It does read like a collection of blog posts however. Overall, I think this has a good message and will speak to a lot of readers.Thank you to Simply Luxurious and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Shannon’s book was brought to my attention during breakfast with a friend. Since then, I have discovered many women have read this book and one said “it gives me comfort.” Shannon’s writing is light, easily read and simplifies eliminating obstacles in your life with reason and methods. I am 77 and cleaned out half my closet with her inspiration. That included luxury professional wear from 20 years ago. I am also excited about following a dream from 50 years ago. Thanks to Shannon and my friend who recommended this read.

Loved the book as much as the previous one. I have been following the author online, from her very first book, searched and uploaded all her blogs from the start. I love her talent as a writer and creator, I like her soothing voice and I admire her devotion to live simply luxuriously. From a genuine place of love and curiosity, Shannon has helped me in so many different ways for the past eight years. Without being patronising or a self-proclaimed maven, she has the talent to inspire.

I tried to like this book! I was attracted by the book cover image.The book has no structure, at times very "woke" and just infuriating with amount of fluff. It lacks focus and has nothing to do with its title. There will be endless "to be happy, you have to find your true self", "liberated woman should be financially independent". The author is using too many quotes that I personally don't want to hear. I bought the book to hear something original, not what Oprah would have said.I worked with pencil and marker and could not find a single practical advice.

I’ve recently discovered Shannon’s podcast, books and blog. Fabulously uplifting and inspiring. Lots of ideas for lifting the day to day.

Lots of practical ideas to lead a wonderful fulfilling life