One Book, One College (OB1C) is a college-wide reading initiative with the main purpose of connecting our campus through the shared experience of reading and discussing a book selected by our One Book, One College Committee. Events hosted by One Book, One College aim to provide space for meaningful discussion, creative interpretation, and further exploration of the book's themes. The One Book, One College program culminates each year with a presentation and book signing with the author.
The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World
by Eric Weiner
The Geography of Bliss is a blend of travel memoir, social science, philosophy, and humor in which former NPR foreign correspondent Eric Weiner embarks on a year-long quest to find the happiest places on Earth—and maybe learn something about happiness himself. He frames the project as a search not for what happiness is, but where it lives in the world.
Eric Weiner is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and a self described philosophical traveler. As is evident in his books, Eric is fascinated by the intersection of places and ideas. When he has questions, he travels. The product of his voyages are immersive accounts that are equal parts travelogue, cultural commentary, and personal reflection, offering insights into the diverse ways in which location and culture shape the human experience.
Eric’s books have been translated into over 20 languages. His first and perhaps most enduring book is The Geography of Bliss, which was given new life in 2023 with the premiere of the Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss docuseries on Peacock, which Eric co-executive produced. Other titles include Man Seeks God: My Flirtations with the Divine, The Geography of Genius: Lessons from the World’s Most Creative Places, and The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers—each tackling one of life’s big questions from many points across the globe. His newest book is Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful Life.
Limited copies are available!
- Students:
- Contact your instructor if the book is being used in class
- Open student distribution tables will not be available this spring
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For additional resources, the Online E-Gallery, and a list of past One Book, One College selections, please visit our library's One Book, One College LibGuides page.