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The Happy Life Checklist is Almost Here!

I’m really excited about this one: My brand new book The Happy Life Checklist: 654 Simple Ways to Find Your Bliss will be on shelves in just over a week! (Release date: Feb. 4) It’s a collection of small ideas that will help you savor and celebrate every day. The book covers ten areas you might be […]

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Bright Side Up in Barnes and Noble

When I come across my book in the bookstores, I usually can’t help but take a snap of it. Some of these shots are from when the book was first released, others more recent. And I must admit, it still makes me smile (big!) to see this on shelves…

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Helping Apple Users See Bright Side Up!

Here’s what I do every time I’m in an Apple store (which is kind of a lot). I like to spread the optimism in the best way I know how: You never know when someone is having a down day and could use the reminder right in front of them… —Amy

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Treat Yourself to Bright Side Up & Bloomspot!

You know I love sharing things that can make us feel happier in our every day lives. And this month, I’m teaming up with Bloomspot so you can get happy in a dose of double goodness: through my happiness tips and their treats! Do you know about Bloomspot? It’s a gorgeous site that offers local deals for […]

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Get the AUDIO edition of Bright Side Up!

Well, here’s some exciting news: The audio edition of Bright Side Up is now available! Amy Spencer recording the BRIGHT SIDE UP audio edition On a few beautiful L.A. days back in December, I headed into the recording studio and read Bright Side Up aloud. It was a fun reminder of my radio days, when I hosted my own show […]

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If you want to know if you should buy the book…

…read this thorough review by Rachel Wilkerson, who writes on the blog “The Life and Times of Rachel Wilkerson.” I know Rachel (well, as much as you can through the social media-o-sphere) and it’s a really positive review (phew!). But I also think she gives a great description of what you’ll find within the book: […]

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One of Oprah’s 17 Books to Watch For In February…

Oprah.com just released their list of books to grab this month. And you can find Bright Side Up at the lucky seven spot. Thanks Oprah.com! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, you can get the book on Amazon.com. Check out all the great book recommendations here:   Big love, Amy

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More Bright Side Up Love Takes SHAPE

I have some more Bright Side Up love to share, from a very fit source: The February 2012 issue of Shape magazine. “Want to be more optimistic?” the magazine’s editor, Tara Kraft asks on her editor’s page featuring her favorite picks of the month. “Place this engaging new book on your reading list.” Sounds like […]

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Psychology Today Says Bright Side Up Reveals the Secret to Happiness. (That’s true…it does!)

If I could hug a review of a book, I would hug this one. A big bear hug. Judy Dutton, who writes the Brain Candy blog at Psychology Today wrote about Bright Side Up on her blog for the magazine. And I think it’s a wonderful summary of the essence of the book. Read the […]

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SELF Magazine Says Get Happy with Bright Side Up!

Another great magazine, another endorsement for Bright Side Up! Check out the February 2012 issue of Self Magazine. They say, if you want to love your month, pick up Bright Side Up help you do it! Big love, Amy

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