Meet Eric Weiner - Mope

For the second time in the history of the One Book, One Mesa County program we are reading a non-fiction book. "The Geography of Bliss" is an attempt by author and National Public Radio Correspondent Eric Weiner to describe what happiness is and where it can be found. Weiner, a self described "mope," traveled to 10 countries on three continents to find the world's most contented places. Learn more about Weiner's search for happiness here.

The Geography of Bliss - One Book 2010 Selection

One Book, One Mesa County has selected "The Geography of Bliss" by National Public Radio foreign correspondent Eric Weiner for the 2010 One Book. Weiner travels the world searching for the happiest places on Earth. Where are people happiest? What makes people happy? Does money actually buy happiness? Pick up the book and find out for yourself.

News on our past authors

Here is a quick look at what are past One Book, One Mesa County authors have been doing.

Our 2009 author Jonathan Safran Foer talks about his upcoming nonfiction work "Eating Animals" in an interview with Paste magazine. Check it out here.

John Grogan has been riding the Marley money train since his visit in 2007. DVD sales for "Marley and Me," One Book's 2007 selection, have been through the roof. Since debuting at number 1, "Marley and Me" has sold over $30 million worth of DVDs.

Grand Junction local and 2008 author Aryn Kyle has also kept busy. Kyle will be appearing at the Crested Butte Writers Conference as a guest speaker June 19 - 21.

Stay tuned for more information about One Book, One Mesa County, including details about the 2010 selection.