The Barbizon

From award-winning author Paulina Bren, "The Barbizon" explores the captivating history of New York City’s renowned women’s hotel, highlighting its significance as a haven for ambitious young women from the Roaring Twenties through the Great Depression. Celebrated for its dedication to female independence and artistic aspirations, the hotel hosted many notable women, including Grace Kelly, Sylvia Plath, and Joan Didion, offering a candid look at their lives and ambitions. This richly layered history offers insights into the evolving role of women in 20th-century America and the hotel’s unique place in their stories.