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Book the barbizon6/8/2023 Among the well-known residents were Titanic survivor Molly Brown, writers Sylvia Plath and Joan Didion, actresses Grace Kelly and Liza Minnelli, and so many others. This incredibly well-researched history of a hotel and the fascinating inhabitants of its small rooms doubles as a story about how the roles of women have changed throughout the twentieth century…and how the Barbizon-built in 1927 as a safe haven for the "modern woman" working in New York-was there to see it all. There are no spoilers ahead (since the events of The Barbizon all occurred in the past), but if you’d prefer to read the book first, you can pick up a copy of The Barbizon here. This week in the Bluestocking Salon, we interviewed author Paulina Bren on her research strategies, how to teach while writing, and her newest venture! It certainly checks a lot of boxes on the Bluestocking list: centering around creative, aspirational women (including a few of America’s most recognizable female authors), it’s historical, immersive, thrillingly inspirational, and endlessly compelling. The Barbizon: The Hotel That Set Women Free has been a Bas Bleu bestseller since its release in 2021.
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