Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir

Ina Garten, the beloved Barefoot Contessa and author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, invites readers into her personal story with Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir. This intimate and inspiring account chronicles a remarkable journey, from a challenging childhood and meeting the love of her life, Jeffrey, to a career that transformed from a bureaucratic job to owning a specialty food store, authoring bestsellers, and becoming a celebrated television host.

Garten's signature voice brings her past and process to life, detailing decades of personal challenges, adventures, and unexpected career twists. Her accomplishments, born from hard work and exquisite attention to detail, offer valuable life lessons: pursue what you love, swing for the fences, and always Be Ready When the Luck Happens.

Recognized as a #1 New York Times Bestseller and a BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by publications like The New York Times Book Review, Time, and The New Yorker, this memoir is a testament to blazing one's own trail. It is a must-read for fans and anyone seeking inspiration, earning its place among Midwest Indie Bestsellers and celebrated Cookbooks.