“No one writes female friendship like the luminous Marie Bostwick. When a group of friends decide to read Betty Friedan’s blockbuster, The Feminine Mystique, the words on the page serve as a rally cry to action for Margaret, Viv, Bitsy, and Charlotte. Long before women were recognized for their contributions and talents, Bostwick carves an unforgettable path for her characters in The Book Club for Troublesome Women. At its heart, this is a novel about ambitious women and the mentors that inspired them to excellence. This story is a time capsule of what was, which shows us who we are today.” Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone

“Here, for the first time, Ina Garten presents an intimate, entertaining and inspiring account of her remarkable journey. Ina’ gift is to make everything look easy, yet all of her accomplishments have been the result of hard work, audacious choices, and exquisite attention to detail. In her unmistakable voice (no one tells a story like Ina), she brings her past and her process to life in a high-spirited and no-holds-barred memoir that chronicles decades of personal challenges, adventures (and misadventures) and unexpected career twists, all delivered with her signature combination of playfulness and purpose.” Penguin Random House

We’ll close out our Polar Bear Plunge with a discussion of one of Bear’s favorite short stories, “The Awakening.”