Kate Bowler will appear in person to discuss her new book Joyful Anyway

What:

We are very excited to welcome Kate Bowler to Houston IN PERSON to celebrate her new book, Joyful Anyway. Spend an evening with bestselling author and Duke professor Kate Bowler, whose work insists that joy is still possible even when life refuses to cooperate. Kate invites us into a conversation about joy that doesn’t require pretending everything is fine. Expect laughter, honesty, and the rare relief of being told the truth: you can’t always be happy—but you can be joyful, anyway.

When:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central Time

Where:

MDUMC The Journey, 13186 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079

Blue Willow Bookshop expects all participants to maintain an atmosphere of respect and fairness. Anyone who violates this standard of behavior including any form of harassment, may, at the discretion of the organizers, be immediately removed.

About the Creator:

Kate Bowler is the three-time New York Times bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason, No Cure for Being Human, Good Enough, The Lives We Actually Have, Blessed, and The Preacher's Wife, and hosts the popular podcast Everything Happens. A Duke University professor, she earned a master's of religion from Yale Divinity School and a PhD at Duke University.

Event Guidelines:

Each ticket includes entry to the event for one person plus ONE copy of Joyful Anyway.

You will pick up your book at the event.

There will be no meet and greet, all books will be pre-signed.

If you are not feeling well and cannot attend, we will get your book signed for you.

Refunds are available up to 24 hours before the event. If you are unable to attend at the last minute we are happy to hold your book for pickup or contact us for shipping at orders@bluewillowbookshop.com.

If you have a disability and require accommodation for this event, please let us know no later than 48 hours before the event by phoning (281) 497-8675 or emailing cathy@bluewillowbookshop.com.