Gretchen Rubin, one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on happiness, will come to town to talk about her new book, Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives.

When we change our habits, we change our lives. In Better Than Before, Rubin combines deep research and observations from her own life to explain how habits emerge and how they can change. It's funny, real, and indispensable for anyone hoping to overhaul how they behave.

The 7 pm event is free and open to the public. A 6 pm reception, by reservation only, is $30 per person and includes a copy of the book. For more information and reservations, call 214-291-8021 or go to www.standrewumc.org. Books will be available for purchase and there will be a book signing following the program.