# This Is Happiness: Chapters 12-22

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Podcast: [Close Reads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/close-reads-podcast-5585685)
Published: 2026-02-16T19:38:06+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to our ongoing series on Niall Williams’ lovely novel. This week we discuss what this book has to say about happiness, the themes of hope and cynicism, Christy the romantic, coming of age, and our favorite passages in these chapters. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! To learn about The Tapestry, the new curriculum from the CiRCE Institute click here! It’s available to pre-order now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

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