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
Apr. 23, 2026 | Peg Guilfoyle: How Noticing Joy (and Listening Deeply) Changes the Way You Show Up
Fun and laughter and excellent conversation recently on the The View in Your Mirror podcast, with co-hosts Lisa Rubin and Katie Harms, talking about everyday joy, and my new book.
Apr. 3, 2026 | The Art of Noticing: How Small Moments Create a Joyful Life
I had so much fun on the Joy Unfiltered podcast, with host Rachel Bents (who has the world’s greatest title… “Architect of Joy-Led Leadership”! Talking about the inclination toward everyday joy, it turns out, leads to even more of it!
March 14, 2026 | HerStory Book Fair
Great fun sitting with these women for the annual HerStory Book Fair at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis.
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 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.
October 2025Sunday, Oct. 26, 3pm, Unity Unitarian Church, Saint Paul, MN
November 2025Sunday, Nov. 2,2pm, White Bear Unitiarian Universalist Church, Mahtomedi, MNWednesday, Nov. 5,6:30pm, Launch Day Reading, Kellogg Square, Saint Paul, MNSaturday Nov. 8, 1pm, Twin Cities Book Festival, Union Depot, Saint Paul, MNSaturday, Nov. 15, 11am, Storyline Books, Union Depot, Saint Paul, MNSunday, Nov. 23, 4pm, Subtext Books, Saint Paul, MN (free parking on Sundays)Saturday, Nov. 29, 10am, Lake Country Booksellers, White Bear Lake, MNSaturday, Nov. 29, 3:45pm, post-matinee White Christmas, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN, with actor Tony Vierling
December 2025Thursday, Dec. 4, 6:30pm, Comma, a Bookshop, Minneapolis, MN, with poet James LenfesteySaturday, Dec. 13, 4pm, Gallery 366, Northrup King Building, Minneapolis, MN, with painter Mary PettisMonday, Dec. 15, 6pm, 2615 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, with actor Regina Williams
January 2026Saturday, Jan. 3, Book Club (via KD), Stillwater, MNWednesday, Jan. 14, 7pm, University Club, Saint Paul, MNThursday, Jan. 15, 7pm, Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, with poet James LenfesteyTuesday, Jan. 20, Book Club (via DR and KB), Plymouth, MN
February 2026Monday, Feb. 9, Book Club (via MF), Minneapolis, MNFriday, Feb. 20, Book Basket, St. Albert the Great, Minneapolis, MNSaturday, Feb. 28, Authors for Minnesota Day, SubText Books, St. Paul, MN
March 2026Saturday, March 14, 12:00pm to 3:00pm, HerStory Book Event, Central Court, Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis, MNThursday, March 19, 5pm, Brightside Video Podcast Women’s Conference, North Carolina
April 2026Friday, April 3, Book Club (via CM), Mendota Heights, MNSunday, April 12, Book Club (via MP), Great Northern Lofts, St. Paul, MNThursday, April 16, St. Paul Optimist Club, St. Paul, MNThursday, April 16, Book Club (via CS), Eagan, MN
May 2026
Thursday, May 7, Reading and signing, Marvella, Highland Park, MN
Tuesday, May 19, Reading and signing. Readings By Writers series, University Club of St. Paul, 7:30 pm. Hosted by Tim Nolan, with writers Laurie Hertzel, Patrick Hicks, and Jennifer Bowen.
June 2026
Thursday, June 11, Reading and signing. Midstream Reading Series, Unity Unitarian Church, St. Paul, 7:30 pm.
Tuesday, June 30, Book Club (via CW), Mendota Heights, MN
July 2026
Thursday, July 16,Book Club (via DM), St. Paul, MN
Sunday, July 19, Book Club (via SH), Hudson, WI
August 2026
Date TBD, Letteracy Deck, Grand Marais, MN
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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