Bennington Girls Are Easy

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Charlotte Silver dazzles with a ruefully funny coming-of-age novel that follows two recent Bennington grads determined to succeed in New York City. Bennington College, founded in 1932 as a haven for the wayward daughters of good families, is known for its free-spirited atmosphere, where students outnumber acres and faculty members are often faded hippies. Cassandra Puffin and Sylvie Furst, who met in high school, forge what they believe will be an everlasting friendship on the idyllic Vermont campus. After graduation, Sylvie moves to New York City, and later, Cassandra joins her. Their early years in the city are filled with decorating their Fort Greene apartment with flea market finds, dating artists, and navigating their uncertain futures. While they keenly observe the city's unique rhythms, they remain oblivious to their own flaws, which ultimately creates tension between them. Equal parts heartfelt and hilarious, this novel explores female friendships and the impact of a confidante's words—how they can uplift or undermine—and the challenge of reconciling the humorous missteps of a friend with one's own personal and professional struggles.