Featuring advice, wisdom, and observations from an array of
prominent and beloved women, 30 Things is an essential guide
(and perfect gift) for women on the brink of thirty—and for
those who are already there!
Fifteen years ago, Glamour published a list of distinctive
yet universally true must-haves and must-knows for women on
the cusp of and beyond the age of thirty titled, “30 Things
Every Woman Should Have and Should Know by the Time She’s
30.” It became a phenomenon.
Originally penned by Glamour columnist Pamela Redmond
Satran, The List found a second life when women began to
forward it to one another online, millions of times. It
became a viral sensation, misattributed to everyone from
Maya Angelou to Hillary Clinton—but there’s only one
original list, and it stands the test of time. Quirky and
profound, The List defines the absolute must-haves (#11: “A
set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace
bra”) and must-knows (#1: “How to fall in love without
losing yourself”) for grown-up female happiness.
Now, Glamour magazine has gathered together its editors and
an incredible group of notable women to expand on each of
the items on The List in wise, thoughtful, and intimate
essays. Kathy Griffin meditates on knowing when to try
harder and when to walk away. Lisa Ling explores the idea
that your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s
over, and Lauren Conrad shares what she has learned about
what she would and wouldn’t do for money or love. Other
personal insights come from Maya Angelou, Rachel Zoe, Taylor
Swift, Katie Couric, Portia de Rossi, Kelly Corrigan, ZZ
Packer, Bobbi Brown, Padma Lakshmi, Angie Harmon, and many more.
Along with essays based on The List, writers share their
feelings about what the milestone of turning thirty meant to
them. 30 Things is the one book women of all ages will turn
to for timely and timeless wisdom.