Portrait of Marie Kondo

Marie Kondo books in order

Japanese organizing consultant, author and television show host

Born
1984
Country
Japan
Books
4

Marie Kondo has published 1 novel and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (2011). The latest is Joy at Work (2020).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Marie Kondo

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (Jan 2011)

    192 pages★ 3.6 (63 ratings)

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A Simple, Effective Way to Banish Clutter Forever (2014)

    256 pages

  2. Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up (2016)

    291 pages★ 3.8 (9 ratings)

  3. Joy at Work (2020)

About Marie Kondo

Marie Kondo , also known as Konmari (こんまり), is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and TV presenter.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Marie Kondo FAQ

How many books has Marie Kondo written?
Marie Kondo has published 1 novel and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Marie Kondo's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.
What is Marie Kondo's latest book?
Joy at Work (2020).
What is Marie Kondo's most famous book?
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (2011) is Marie Kondo's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.