While most people drown in clutter and credit card bills, minimalists have quietly mastered the art of strategic non-consumption—and their bank accounts and mental health are thriving because of it.

Over the past few weeks, neighborly Cliff dwellers have woken up to find their Little Free Libraries wiped clean. The whimsical boxes operate on a “take a book, leave a book” honor system, and a ...

Residents say entire boxes of books are disappearing overnight.