{"title":"Gabrielle Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the engaging world of \u003cem\u003eGabrielle Moss\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author known for her witty and refreshing take on popular culture. Gabrielle invites her readers to explore the nostalgic charm of yesteryear through her compelling works. Her writings are not just about reminiscing; they’re a delightful blend of humour and insightful commentary on how the past continues to shape the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout creations, \u003cstrong\u003ePaperback Crush\u003c\/strong\u003e, takes readers on a hilarious and insightful journey back to the boom of teen fiction in the 80s and 90s. With her trademark humour, Gabrielle examines the themes, trends, and stories that captivated a generation, making it a perfect read for those who adore revisiting the past with a tongue-in-cheek perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy books that entertain while diving into cultural retrospection, then Gabrielle Moss’s works are sure to be a hit. Whether you're a longstanding fan or discovering her for the first time, her books promise to provide both laughter and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paperback-crush-by-gabrielle-moss-9781683690788","title":"Paperback Crush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hilarious and nostalgic trip through the history of paperback pre-teen series of the 80s and 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery twenty- or thirty-something woman knows these books. The pink covers, the flimsy paper, the zillion volumes in the series that kept you reading for your entire adolescence. Spurred by the commercial success of \u003cem\u003eSweet Valley High\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Babysitters Club\u003c\/em\u003e, these were not the serious-issue YA novels of the 1970s, nor were they the blockbuster books of the \u003cem\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTwilight\u003c\/em\u003e ilk. They were cheap, short, and utterly beloved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback Crush\u003c\/em\u003e dives in deep to this golden age with affection, history, and a little bit of snark. Readers will discover (and fondly remember) girl-centric series on everything from correspondence (\u003cem\u003ePen Pals\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDear Diary\u003c\/em\u003e) to sports (\u003cem\u003eThe Pink Parrots\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCheerleaders\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Gymnasts\u003c\/em\u003e) to a newspaper at an all-girls Orthodox Jewish middle school (\u003cem\u003eThe B.Y. Times\u003c\/em\u003e) to a literal teen angel (\u003cem\u003eTeen Angels- Heaven Can Wait\u003c\/em\u003e, where an enterprising guardian angel named Cisco has to earn her wings \"by helping the world's sexiest rock star.\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome were blatant rip-offs of the successful series (looking at you, \u003cem\u003eSleepover Friends\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Girls of Canby Hall\u003c\/em\u003e), some were sick-lit tearjerkers à la \u003cem\u003eLove Story\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAbby, My Love\u003c\/em\u003e) and some were just plain perplexing (\u003cem\u003eUncle Vampire??\u003c\/em\u003e) But all of them represent that time gone by of girl-power and endless sessions of sustained silent reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn six hilarious chapters (Friendship, Love, School, Family, Jobs, Terror, and Tragedy), Bustle Features Editor Gabrielle Moss takes the reader on a nostalgic tour of teen book covers of yore, digging deep into the history of the genre as well as the stories behind the best-known series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532413849836,"sku":"9781683690788","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12611153482787.jpg?v=1749314476"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gabrielle-moss.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}