{"title":"Julia Claiborne Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by the talented Julia Claiborne Johnson, an adept storyteller renowned for her engaging narratives in the realm of General Fiction. With a knack for weaving humour and poignant moments into her writing, Johnson crafts stories that resonate with readers and linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eBetter Luck Next Time\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that delves into the lives of individuals seeking second chances amid the changing landscapes of 1930s America. This book, much like Johnson's other writings, is characterised by its rich character development and a storytelling style that is both heartwarming and insightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Claiborne Johnson’s books are cherished for their vivid storytelling and the ability to connect the mundane to larger human experiences. Dive into her collection and discover narratives that are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking. Whether you're new to her works or a returning reader, the charm of Julia Claiborne Johnson's storytelling is sure to captivate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"better-luck-next-time-by-julia-claiborne-johnson-9780062916389","title":"Better Luck Next Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Doesn’t a romantic comedy set on a 1930s Nevada dude ranch teeming with about-to-be-divorced women owe a certain debt to the era’s big-screen classics? Then again, it’s hard to believe a cinematic version could be any more fun.” — \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dazzling second novel from the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eBe Frank with Me\u003c\/em\u003e, a charming story of endings, new beginnings, and the complexities and complications of friendship and love, set in late 1930s Reno.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s 1938 and women seeking a quick, no-questions split from their husbands head to the “divorce capital of the world,” Reno, Nevada. There’s one catch: they have to wait six weeks to become “residents.” Many of these wealthy, soon-to-be divorcees flock to the Flying Leap, a dude ranch that caters to their every need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-four-year-old Ward spent one year at Yale before his family lost everything in the Great Depression; now he’s earning an honest living as a ranch hand at the Flying Leap. Admired for his dashing good looks—“Cary Grant in cowboy boots”—Ward thinks he’s got the Flying Leap’s clients all figured out. But two new guests are about to upend everything he thinks he knows: Nina, a St Louis heiress and amateur pilot back for her third divorce, and Emily, whose bravest moment in life was leaving her cheating husband back in San Francisco and driving herself to Reno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA novel about divorce, marriage, and everything that comes in between (money, class, ambition, and opportunity), \u003cem\u003eBetter Luck Next Time\u003c\/em\u003e is a hilarious yet poignant examination of the ways friendship can save us, love can destroy us, and the family we create can be stronger than the family we come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529697808620,"sku":"9780062916389","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10367993482210.jpg?v=1749227396"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julia-claiborne-johnson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}