Happy all the time: a novel

by Katherine Heiny, Laurie Colwin · 1978

Laurie Colwin’s beloved 1978 novel follows two intertwined love stories that blossom from an unlikely friendship. Third cousins Guido Morris and Vincent Cardworthy are inseparable, but neither expects romance to enter their lives. Guido becomes enchanted with the spirited Holly, while Vincent is drawn to the sharp‑tongued Misty, a colleague who initially resists his advances. As the couples navigate courtship, jealousy, family entanglements and the everyday absurdities of adult life, Colwin’s warm, witty prose captures the messiness and joy of seeking happiness. With a foreword by Katherine Heiny, this modern classic celebrates the art of love—its imperfections, its triumphs, and the way good‑hearted friends become family.