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September 18, 2010
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Happiness Is…Seeing My Book Carried in Papyrus!

Papyrus

Papyrus is a wonderful chain of stores that carries gifts, stationery, library items, and the like, all beautifully presented.

I’m a big fan of Papyrus, so I was thrilled when a friend emailed me this photo. I had no idea that they carried The Happiness Project! Maybe it’s just this one store. Still — so fun.

* On the same day, another friend emailed me the link to this terrific print, a perfect reminder for a happiness project.

* Are you reading The Happiness Project with a group? I’ve prepared a one-page discussion guide for book groups, as well as a guide tailored for church groups, spirituality book groups, and the like. If you’d like either discussion guide (or both), email me at grubin at gretchenrubin dot com.

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  • kinziesays

    I saw your book in my local Anthropologie too!

    • Openfan

      Me too!

      • Tracy

        Yep, in Anthropolgie in Santa Moncia yesterday, and there it was! Right next to some cute candles in tea cups. (They merchandise things so nicely). Wishing you much continued success!!

  • Molly

    I also saw it in the Papyrus on Broadway and E8th – congrats!

    • gretchenrubin

      Terrific! Thanks for letting me know.

  • http://happymentary.blogspot.com/ Derek

    This is wonderful! Congratulations!

  • Jennifer

    I discovered your book on the shelf of our mobile library in Greensboro North Carolina and am enjoying it immensely. Congratulations on your wild success!

    • gretchenrubin

      I’m so glad to hear that you’re enjoying it!

  • Julie

    I live in Westchester, and I’ve seen it in two Papyrus stores – one in the Westchester and one in Bronxville. Congratulations!

    • gretchenrubin

      Great!

  • Christine

    They have it in the Harvard Square Papyrus in Cambridge, MA as well.

  • Lizcraft

    That’s amazing! Congrats! I can’t wait to go see it there. I love Papyrus and in fact recently got a wonderful notecard caddy from one of the LA stores.

  • LivewithFlair

    So fun! Congratulations, Gretchen! I love how whimsical that store is. Bravo!

  • Jaclyn

    Papyrus in Mpls carries it too, as does the Anthropologie in Edina. I’ve not seen it at Paper Source though, which should be a natural fit, I think.

  • http://www.confessionsofadrmom.com Melissa(ConfessionsOfaDr.Mom)

    Oh, how exciting! I love Papyrus too and your book seems the perfect fit there :)

  • jonathan

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