Best Thrifty Books for Frugal Living

This list is for the best books about being thrifty and living below your means. To paraphrase Amy Dacyzyn, Author of the Tightwad Gazette: There are two ways to have more money, make more or spend less. These books will help readers learn to do the latter by helping them establish better relationships with their finances as well as teaching them to think thrifty.

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1	The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn 4.17 avg rating — 2,813 ratings score: 1,500, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 23,883 ratings score: 595, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Do You Really Need It?: One Question to Free You Financially by Pierre-Yves McSween 3.93 avg rating — 2,044 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The 100 Thing Challenge: How I Got Rid of Almost Everything, Remade My Life, and Regained My Soul by Dave Bruno (Goodreads Author) 2.89 avg rating — 2,191 ratings score: 295, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	How I Lived a Year on Just a Pound a Day by Kath Kelly 3.72 avg rating — 334 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Clark Howard's Living Large in Lean Times: 250+ Ways to Buy Smarter, Spend Smarter, and Save Money by Clark Howard 3.58 avg rating — 837 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	How to Shop for Free: Shopping Secrets for Smart Women Who Love to Get Something for Nothing by Kathy Spencer 3.68 avg rating — 292 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better by Chris Farrell 3.01 avg rating — 728 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Effortless Savings: A Money Management Guide To Saving Without Sacrifice by Richard Syrop (Goodreads Author) 3.56 avg rating — 139 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Save Your Money, Save Your Life: 110 Ways to Cut Spending and Reach Financial Freedom by James Conklin (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	A Money Saving Mindset: 40 Ways to Help You Save by Derek L. Polen (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Money Moves That Matter: Simple Steps to Become Debt-Free by Tagene Brown-McBean (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	How to Extreme Coupon Without Extreme stress by Brenda Trott (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Effortless Savings: A Money Management Guide To Saving Without Sacrifice by Richard Syrop (Goodreads Author) 3.56 avg rating — 139 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Clark Howard's Living Large for the Long Haul: Consumer-Tested Ways to Overhaul Your Finances, Increase Your Savings, and Get Y our Life Back on Track by Clark Howard 3.60 avg rating — 144 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Making Your Home More Energy Efficient: A Practical Guide to Saving Your Money and Our Planet by Amanda Alton 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Liberate Your Behind by Trace Williams it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey: Learn Coupon Strategies to Save $1000s at the Grocery Store by Joanie Demer 4.20 avg rating — 247 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Simple Life by Larry Roth (Editor) 3.38 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Tips for Meanies: Thrifty Wisdom from The Oldie by Jane Thynne (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Be CentsAble: How to Cut Your Household Budget in Half by Chrissy Pate 3.32 avg rating — 192 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Scavengers' Manifesto by Anneli Rufus 3.24 avg rating — 170 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century by Napoleon Hill 4.18 avg rating — 280,161 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Frugal Gourmet by Jeff Smith 3.81 avg rating — 3,395 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	AwareKnits: Knit & Crochet Projects for the Eco-Conscious Stitcher by Vickie Howell (Goodreads Author) 3.33 avg rating — 54 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier and Healthier for Less by Leah Ingram 3.20 avg rating — 574 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Stop Throwing Money Away: Turn Clutter to Cash, Trash to Treasure--And Save the Planet While You're at It by Jamie Novak (Goodreads Author) 3.34 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Chow Italy: Eat Well, Spend Less (Florence 2014) by Christina Baglivi Tinglof really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	KnitLit (too): Stories from Sheep to Shawl . . . and More Writing About Knitting by Molly Wolf (Editor) 3.61 avg rating — 245 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Tightwad Gazette #2: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle by Amy Dacyczyn 4.09 avg rating — 353 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices: Practical Advice from The Union of Concerned Scientists by Michael Brower 3.63 avg rating — 270 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Foraging with Kids by Adele Nozedar 4.28 avg rating — 61 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Tightwad Gazette III: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle by Amy Dacyczyn 4.10 avg rating — 309 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Supershop Like the Coupon Queen: How to Save 50% or More Every Time You Shop by Susan Samtur 2.93 avg rating — 45 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Fruit Forager's Companion: Ferments, Desserts, Main Dishes, and More from Your Neighborhood and Beyond by Sara Bir 4.41 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Cashing in at the Checkout by Susan J. Samtur liked it 3.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Feasible Planet - A guide to more sustainable living by Ken Kroes (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 27 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales: Easy Planting, Less Weeding, Early Harvests by Craig Lehoullier 3.99 avg rating — 81 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food by Jonathan Bloom 3.80 avg rating — 646 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Cooking for One by Stephen Challacombe (Translator; Compiler) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal by Tristram Stuart 3.93 avg rating — 546 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Happy Hero by Solitaire Townsend (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 55 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	A Year Unplugged: A Family's Life Without Technology by Sharael Kolberg (Goodreads Author) 3.44 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	What Has Nature Ever Done for Us?: How Money Really Does Grow on Trees by Tony Juniper 4.21 avg rating — 360 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Throw Out Fifty Things: Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life by Gail Blanke 3.45 avg rating — 2,594 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars