Along with our friends at Adventures by the Book, Library Shop SD is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author and beloved podcaster Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project and Better than Before. Gretchen will be sharing from her new book, Secrets of Adulthood. Join us at the beautiful Pacific Highlands Ranch Library for a fun and inspiring author event with one of the top podcasters in the world.
Gretchen Rubin’s visit will include a moderated discussion, a Q&A and book signing. This is a ticketed evening. Tickets include a pre-order for one copy of the book, which is published on April 1. Book orders will be available for pickup at the event. Proceeds support the San Diego Public Library System.
About the Author and Book:
Gretchen Rubin is a renowned podcaster and the author of the bestselling books Better Than Before, Happier at Home, and The Happiness Project. A worldwide renowned writing talent, she has sold more than two million print and digital editions in over thirty languages.
In Secrets of Adulthood, Gretchen distills a lifetime of knowledge into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness.
The right idea invoked at the right time can change our lives. Drawing from her long studies of happiness and from the challenges she’s faced herself, Gretchen offers us the “Secrets of Adulthood” that can help manage life’s complexity. To convey her insights, she turned to aphorism— the timeless literary device which conveys a large truth through few words.
Perhaps you’re paralyzed by indecision, struggling to navigate a big change, fighting a temptation, or puzzled by a loved one’s behavior; whatever you face, the right aphorism can help. Witty and thought-provoking, Secrets of Adulthood empowers readers to navigate everything from procrastination to the pursuit of happiness.
For anyone undergoing a major life transition or for those just encountering everyday dilemmas, these disarming aphorisms will inspire you by articulating truths that you may never have noticed but will instantly recognize.
