NEWSWORTHY: SEPTEMBER 2026

HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST

Style icon and tastemaker India Hicks returns with her second volume of entertaining, a lively look at the art of gathering—from impromptu lunches that linger to milestone celebrations with family and friends and island dinners shaped by whatever the Bahamian breeze hasn’t blown away. After more than two decades in the design world, Hicks knows memorable entertaining has less to do with perfection and everything to do with connection. Raised amid British tradition and impeccable aesthetics—her mother was Lady Pamela Hicks and her father the legendary designer David Hicks—she pairs an inherited eye for beauty with the relaxed charm of her adopted Bahamian life. In INDIA HICKS: Entertaining, with a Side of Chaos, she shares stories of candlelit dinners, last-minute place cards, borrowed napkin rings, and freshly cut roses, proving that the most beautiful gatherings are often the least expected. Filled with recipes, photographs, and tales featuring family, friends, and four-legged co-hosts, the book is a charming reminder that hosting isn’t about perfection—it’s about making people feel welcome, even if the tablecloth didn’t get ironed. For more information about INDIA HICKS: Entertaining, with a Side of Chaos, visit Rizzoliusa.com.

SHADOW BEFORE THE FLAME

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Winnetka author Catherine Grace Katz, whose acclaimed debut The Daughters of Yalta explored the pivotal wartime meeting of Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin, returns with Shadow Before The Flame: The Hindenburg Disaster and the Prelude to War (Viking; September 22), a meticulously researched new history of one of the 20th century’s most unforgettable tragedies. Katz revisits the 1937 Hindenburg disaster, when Germany’s famed Zeppelin burst into flames while landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, and places the catastrophe within the larger story of Nazi propaganda, technological ambition, and the turbulent years leading to World War II. Through the stories of passengers, crew members, journalists, and key figures of the era, she reveals the human drama behind the headlines. Blending historical insight with a gripping narrative, Shadow Before The Flame offers a fresh perspective on a moment forever etched in memory—and the forces shaping the world on the eve of war. On September 22, Katz will be at the Winnetka Community House at 7 p.m. for the book launch. Tickets are available through The Book Stall in Winnetka. For more information, visit catherinegracekatz.com.

PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD

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Whether celebrating a milestone or welcoming a new season, there’s no better accessory than healthy, radiant skin. Summer may create beautiful memories, but it can also leave behind sun damage, dehydration, redness, uneven pigmentation, and a loss of luminosity. Magdalena European Med Spa’s Signature Fall Skin Reset is designed to restore skin health and reveal a brighter, smoother complexion for the months ahead. This exclusive treatment combines Sciton BBL® phototherapy and ClearSilk® laser technology with a personalized facial protocol tailored to your skin’s needs. BBL® helps improve the appearance of sun damage, discoloration, and redness, while ClearSilk® stimulates collagen production and refines overall skin quality—with no downtime. Customized skincare and advanced facial techniques complete the experience. The result is skin that looks refreshed, evenly toned, and beautifully luminous. After all, every celebration begins with putting your best face forward. For more information, visit magdalenamedspa.com.