Press Kit
An Eye for Joy:
Noticing the Good World Everywhere
by Peg Guilfoyle
Sea Crow Press
A book about the impulse to wonder, the practice of noticing, and the inclination toward joy. Despite its difficulties, the good world is everywhere, and its wonders can be seen and savored every day.
Perfect for fans of Ross Gay, this book is an uplifting gift and a bright reminder that joy and beauty can be found in the smallest details – if only we choose to look.
A spiritual practice in disguise: encourages readers to cultivate presence, gratitude and reverence through the simple act of noticing – a powerful antidote to burnout and despair.
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An Eye for Joy News
Dec. 18, 2025 | Discover Brightside Video Podcast
Peg shares about an Eye for Joy with the Discover Brightside Video Podcast.
Nov. 11, 2025 | WCCO News
Peg talks about the importance of finding joy in small, everyday moments with Erin Hassanzadeh and
Amelia Santaniello on WCCO News.
Nov. 8, 2025 | Twin Cities Book Festival
Peg with State Representative Maria Isa Perez-Vega at the opening reception for the Twin Cities Book Festival. Peg was part of the Festival’s Minnesota Authors Showcase.
Nov. 8, 2025 | KARE11 Saturday
Peg joined Chris Hrapsky on KARE 11 Saturday to talk with about the book and why she wrote it.
Nov. 5, 2025 | FOX 9 KMSP
Peg joins Shayne Wells and Cody Matz on Good Day on FOX 9 KMSP to talk about Finding Joy in the Little Things.
Nov. 5, 2025 | WCCO Radio
Peg talks about the new book with WCCO’s pro-joy Vineeta Sawkar on The Morning News. Interview is in part 16.
Join in the Joy
Peg has numerous book readings/signings scheduled over the next few months – join in the joy!
Upcoming Events
All events, other than those indicated as “book clubs,” are open to the public.
November 2025
Sunday, Nov. 2,2pm, White Bear Unitiarian Universalist Church, Mahtomedi, MN
Wednesday, Nov. 5,6:30pm, Launch Day Reading, Kellogg Square, Saint Paul, MN
Saturday Nov. 8, 1pm, Twin Cities Book Festival, Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
Saturday, Nov. 15, 11am, Storyline Books, Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
Sunday, Nov. 23, 4pm, Subtext Books, Saint Paul, MN (free parking on Sundays)
Saturday, Nov. 29, 10am, Lake Country Booksellers, White Bear Lake, MN
Saturday, Nov. 29, 3:45pm, post-matinee White Christmas, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN, with actor Tony Vierling
December 2025
Thursday, Dec. 4, 6:30pm, Comma, a Bookshop, Minneapolis, MN, with poet James Lenfestey
Saturday, Dec. 13, 4pm, Gallery 366, Northrup King Building, Minneapolis, MN, with painter Mary Pettis
Monday, Dec. 15, 6pm, 2615 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, with actor Regina Williams
January 2026
Saturday, Jan. 3, Book Club (via KD), Stillwater, MN
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7pm, University Club, Saint Paul, MN
Thursday, Jan. 15, 7pm, Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, with poet James Lenfestey
Tuesday, Jan. 20, Book Club (via DR and KB), Plymouth, MN
February 2026
Monday, Feb. 9, Book Club (via MF), Minneapolis, MN
Friday, Feb. 20, Book Basket, St. Albert the Great, Minneapolis, MN
April 2026
Thursday, April 13, Book Club (via KD), Eagan, MN
May 2026
Thursday, May 7, Reading and signing, Marvella, Highland Park, MN
July 2026
Sunday, July 19, Book Club (via SH), Hudson, WI
Schedule an event with Peg Guilfoyle
Shall I come calling to visit your metro Twin Cities book club, or Zoom in? So many things to talk about when book-lovers gather! I’ll read a bit, and talk about the author life, and the things we all love as readers. Click here for what we might talk about, all together.
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