{"title":"Elise Juska","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the \u003cstrong\u003eElise Juska\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, where you'll discover a range of captivating stories that explore the complexities of family dynamics and personal discovery. Elise Juska is a celebrated voice in contemporary fiction, known for her keen insight and empathetic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eReunion\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that delves into the intricate ties that bind family members together, even as they face misunderstandings and emotional upheavals. Juska's narrative style is both engaging and thought-provoking, often leaving readers to reflect on their own familial connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuska's writing is marked by its realism and depth, drawing readers into the lives of her characters with a genuine warmth and authenticity. Each book in this collection is a testament to her ability to weave intricate tales that resonate with readers across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Elise Juska's works for stories that offer both entertainment and introspection, perfect for anyone who appreciates fiction grounded in personal and relational growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reunion-by-elise-juska-9780063346765","title":"Reunion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Editors' Choice • A \u003cem\u003ePeople\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Masterful storytelling and memorable characters... Elise Juska's best book yet.”\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003e Liz Moore, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eLong Bright River\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe God of the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I loved this story about the importance of long friendships... A perfectly crafted page-turner.”\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003e Mary Beth Keane, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAsk Again, Yes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Half Moon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the beloved author of the “uniquely poignant” (\u003cem\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e) novel \u003cem\u003eThe Blessings\u003c\/em\u003e comes a gripping story about three friends in their forties forced to reckon with their lives during a college reunion in coastal Maine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s June 2021, and three old college friends are heading to New England and the twenty-fifth reunion that was delayed the year before. Hope, a stay-at-home mum, is desperate for a return to her beloved campus, a reprieve from her tense marriage, and the stresses of pandemic parenting. Adam is hesitant to leave his bucolic but secluded life with his wife and their young sons. Single mother Polly hasn’t been back to campus in more than twenty years and has no interest in returning—but changes her mind when her struggling teenage son suggests a road trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the reunion isn’t what any of them had envisioned. Hope, always upbeat, is no longer able to downplay the pressures of life at home or the cracks in her longstanding friendships. Adam finds himself energized by the memory of his carefree, reckless younger self—which only reminds him how much has changed since those halcyon days. Polly cannot ignore the ghosts of her college years, including a closely guarded secret. When the weekend takes a startling turn, all three find themselves reckoning with the past—and how it will bear on the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully observed and insightful, \u003cem\u003eReunion\u003c\/em\u003e is a page-turning novel about the highs and lows of friendship from a writer at the height of her powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551210557676,"sku":"9780063346765","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14671753482210.jpg?v=1749995129"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elise-juska.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}