![]() ![]() 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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