Good Living Book Club - March

By Gail, Eckwright, Good Living Book Club Coordinator

Join us, March 16, 3 - 4:30 p.m., in the Moscow Food Co-op Good Food Gallery (near the Deli) to discuss Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten.

I’ll be the first to admit I hadn't heard of Ina Garten, prior to reading her memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens, although Garten’s lengthy list of accomplishments includes thirteen published cookbooks, multiple awards and a succession of flourishing businesses. It’s all very impressive and there are many foodies who are familiar with her name and brand. But we uninitiated might wonder “Ina who?” Well, wonder no more.

Garten’s memoir engagingly reveals all, from her lonely childhood through the present. At a young age, Garten discovers food “as an expression of love” and she builds on that philosophy with many subsequent enterprises. She has a flair for business, honed through coursework, experience and good advice from trusted friends and family. Garton also has a talent for creating what people want, when they want it, such as her Modern Comfort Foods cookbook that premiered during the pandemic – just as people were embracing home cooking.

Along the way we learn how Garten becomes known as “The Barefoot Contessa,” with a variety of products, specialty stores and TV programs all carrying the BC logo. Garten is inspirational and seemingly, everyone’s best friend and the life of many parties. Ina brings us along for the ride as she cooks and eats her way to great effect and happiness. Her catchphrase “How easy was that?” resounds throughout the memoir. The luck she mentions in the title? That might just be more about hard work and persistence, rather than “luck.” But read the book and find out for yourself. And then join us for an entertaining discussion of Be Ready When the Luck Happens on Sunday, March 16, 3-4:30pm, in the Good Food gallery (near the deli) at the Food Coop.

Please be sure to check local bookstores and libraries for copies of this book. Bookpeople of Moscow offers a 15% discount to book club members for titles featured at club meetings. This title is also available for purchase online in ebook and audio formats.

Book Club Meeting Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Place: The Good Food Gallery (near the Deli) small snack will be served.

About the Good Food Book Club

The book club will meet monthly, on the third Sunday of the month, January - May and September - December. Led by Gail Eckwright. Each month we will talk about a book related to good food, good health, good work, good neighbors and friends, or just plain good life in general! Some of these books offer guidance or caveats on how to achieve these “goods;” others provide examples of lives well-lived or perhaps cautionary tales. You will find memoirs, how-tos, manifestos, and fiction among the book club selections. All have the potential to stimulate lively conversation.

All books are available for purchase from Bookpeople of Moscow or from other commercial sources. I am able to order up to 4 copies of a title from Bookpeople, to be purchased by club members at a discount; but remember, some publishers’ books are not discountable. This link provides more information about the book club ordering and discount program through Bookpeople: https://www.bookpeopleofmoscow.com/book-clubs

If you choose to purchase a book club title through Bookpeople, keep in mind that a maximum of 4 copies will be available at the 15% discount. Most titles are available for e-readers and in audiobook formats through other commercial sources, as well. Be sure to check local libraries for specific titles, too.

Questions:
If you have any questions, please contact Gail at bookclub@moscowfood.coop