{"title":"Russell Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eRussell Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated figure in the realm of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his vivid storytelling and insightful exploration of contemporary life, Smith presents a unique perspective that resonates deeply with readers. His work often delves into the complexities of modern existence, portraying characters and situations with both authenticity and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable books, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eSelf-Care\u003c\/span\u003e, exemplifies his skill in blending humour and pathos, offering a compelling narrative that captures the intricacies of pursuing personal wellbeing in today's fast-paced world. Smith's writing is marked by its sharp observational detail and an engaging prose style that invites readers into the worlds he creates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to Russell Smith or a longtime fan, this collection provides a captivating insight into his literary prowess, making it a valuable addition for any lover of contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"self-care-by-russell-smith-9781771966245","title":"Self-Care","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Globe and Mail\u003c\/em\u003e Fall Book of 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn electric examination of women and men, sex and love, self-loathing, and twenty-first-century loneliness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween writing a weekly column for \u003cem\u003eThe Hype Report\u003c\/em\u003e and managing her mood stabilisers, Gloria navigates a series of quasi-relationships while commiserating with her best friend about dating apps and inappropriate pictures, married men, and questionable boundaries. However, when she makes a glib pass at Daryn, a stranger on a subway platform crowded with young anti-immigration protesters, and finds him waiting for her outside her health club a couple of days later, a surprising curiosity leads her not to consider a restraining order, but to talk to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaiming she wants to interview him for an article on the incel movement, Gloria meets Daryn for coffee and soon invites him back to her apartment—where his earnestness and painfully restrained desire inspire her to dominate him sexually. As their physical relationship intensifies, so does their emotional connection, and Gloria can't shake the sense that she's headed in a dangerous direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelf-Care\u003c\/em\u003e is a devastating novel about women and men, what they want and what they say they want, and the violent tension between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362981888236,"sku":"9781771966245","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c36769f6f9d85abc027085756ea578ac.jpg?v=1772931934"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/russell-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}