On Sunday, April 21st from 4-5 pm, the Cozy Reads Corner Book Club at Solid State Books in Washington D.C. will be discussing the beautifully illustrated anthology "Sad Happens: A Celebration of Tears." This celebratory book explores the complex reasons we cry and the transformative power of tears. When was the last time you shed a tear - was it from sadness, happiness, being overwhelmed, frustration, relief, or pride? The anthology captures the surprising and beautiful variety of circumstances that move us to tears through contributions from writers, comedians, musicians, and people across many professions. Readers will gain insight from Mike Birbiglia on grief's role in comedy, Jia Tolentino on the tears of new motherhood, and Hanif Abdurraqib on the intimacy of crying on planes. They'll hear from Phoebe Bridgers on poignant goodbyes, JP Brammer on disappointments of success, Matt Berninger on becoming an adult crybaby, and Hua Hsu on public tears of uncertainty. The book also features everyday people's perspectives like an actor's makeup tips for crying, a zookeeper mourning animals, a bartender's walk-in tears, and a TV critic's most moving shows. Brimming with humanity and emotion, this anthology is a balm confirming that while sadness happens, so too does joy, love, community, and a beautiful range of feelings.