{"title":"Amy Poeppel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmy Poeppel is a celebrated author known for her engaging and witty storytelling, seamlessly blending humour and heart into narratives that resonate with readers. Her books often delve into the complexities of family dynamics and modern life, offering a delightful escape with relatable characters and laugh-out-loud scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Sweet Spot\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Poeppel's talent for crafting charming and humorous tales. The novel invites readers into a labyrinth of entangled relationships and unexpected alliances, all set against a vividly painted backdrop of contemporary life. Poeppel's writing style is natural and conversational, drawing readers in with her clever observations and keen insight into human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy general fiction that offers both entertainment and depth, exploring Amy Poeppel's collection is a must. Her novels promise a delightful mix of light-hearted fun and thoughtful reflection, making them ideal for anyone looking to experience a well-rounded story that captures the essence of life’s unpredictable sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sweet-spot-by-amy-poeppel-9781982176457","title":"The Sweet Spot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Poeppel brings her signature “big-hearted, charming” \u003cem\u003e(The Washington Post)\u003c\/em\u003e style to this wise and joyful novel that celebrates love, hate, and all of the glorious absurdity in between.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Greenwich Village, three women form an accidental sorority when a baby—belonging to exactly none of them—lands on their collective doorstep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLauren and her family—lucky bastards—have been granted the use of a spectacular brownstone, teeming with history and dizzyingly unattractive 70s wallpaper. Adding to the home’s bohemian, grungy splendour is the bar occupying the basement, a (mostly) beloved dive called \u003cem\u003eThe Sweet Spot\u003c\/em\u003e. Within days of moving in, Lauren discovers that she has already made an enemy in the neighbourhood by inadvertently sparking the divorce of a couple she has never actually met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelinda’s husband of thirty years has dumped her for a young celebrity entrepreneur named Felicity, and, to Melinda’s horror, the lovebirds are soon to become parents. In her incandescent rage, Melinda wreaks havoc wherever she can, including in Felicity’s Soho boutique, where she has a fit of epic proportions, which happens to be caught on film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlivia—the industrious twenty-something behind the counter, who has big dreams and bigger debt—gets caught in the crossfire. In an effort to diffuse Melinda’s temper, Olivia has a tantrum of her own and gets unceremoniously canned, thanks to TikTok.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Melinda’s ex follows his lover across the country, leaving their squalling baby behind, the three women rise to the occasion in order to forgive, to forget, to Ferberize, and to track down the wayward parents. But can their little village find a way toward the happily ever afters they all desire?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to \u003cem\u003eThe Sweet Spot\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46718417436908,"sku":"9781982176457","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20374103482893.jpg?v=1754509027"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/amy-poeppel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}