{"title":"Craig Sherborne","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by the acclaimed author Craig Sherborne. Known for his compelling storytelling and poignant prose, Sherborne crafts narratives that captivate readers with their depth and emotion. This collection features a selection of his finest novels, each a testament to his literary prowess and keen understanding of human emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOff the Record: A Novel\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Sherborne's ability to weave a gripping tale, inviting readers into a world of intriguing characters and complex relationships. The novel delves into the lives of its characters with both sincerity and wit, leaving a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Amateur Science of Love\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully constructed narrative that explores the intimate intricacies of relationships. Sherborne captures the essence of love and its myriad forms with sensitivity and insight, making this novel a must-read for fans of character-driven fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Grass Hotel\u003c\/em\u003e, Sherborne once again proves his skill in creating vivid settings and unforgettable characters. This novel reflects on themes of memory and identity, offering readers a poignant and thought-provoking journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTree Palace\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a testament to Sherborne's versatility and creativity. The novel immerses readers in a unique setting, exploring the lives of a group of itinerant travellers. With rich descriptions and a compelling narrative, it captures the essence of life on the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these works is a brilliant example of general fiction at its finest, displaying Craig Sherborne's exceptional talent for storytelling. Dive into his world and discover the profound insights and delightful tales that have made him a cherished author among literary enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"off-the-record-a-novel-by-craig-sherborne-9781925603248","title":"Off the Record: A Novel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA satirical novel by Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlisted author Craig Sherborne, \u003cem\u003eOff the Record\u003c\/em\u003e stylishly skewers tabloid journalism and male vanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCallum Smith—Wordsmith, Words for short—is a newspaper journalist of the old school. He knows how to write a story that sings, knows all the tricks of the tabloid trade. And he likes to drink with his colleagues, sometimes flirting dangerously with young women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen his marriage blows up after a night of drinking goes way too far, Words is forced to leave the family home. Desperate to impress his estranged wife and feckless teenage son, he quits his job, taking a pay cut to work with a new online publication covering local crime. There, the plum role of editor will soon be his, he reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo Words, \"Honesty is a thief—it steals your life.\" Better to do whatever it takes to get back in someone's good books. And that is what he sets out to do, in a series of ever more calamitous, destructive, and amoral adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWill the irredeemable Words win back his family? 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My cheeks were glossed in a fresh oil of pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColin dreams of escaping his parents' New Zealand farm for a grand stage career. He makes it to London and a disastrous audition before meeting Tilda — beautiful Tilda, older, an artist — who brings his future with her. A heady romance leads to a new home in a decaying former bank in a small town hours from Melbourne. They are building a life together — but there are cracks in the foundation...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Amateur Science of Love\u003c\/em\u003e is a love story, told from passionate beginning to spectacular end. 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For cows, rye-spindly hay.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlone in the paddocks of his grass hotel, a man tends to his beloved horses, Sock and Boy. The voice of his mother—accusatory, fragmenting from dementia—haunts his every move, an excoriating reminder of his failures in the world of people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grass Hotel\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of damage and repair, of familial obligation and the resentments it can cause. 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