{"title":"Susan Coll","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Susan Coll collection, where witty storytelling meets the nuanced intricacies of modern life. Susan Coll is a talented author known for her ability to weave humour and insight into her narratives, creating stories that resonate with readers who enjoy both laughter and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA standout in our collection is \u003cem\u003eBookish People\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful exploration of the quirky dynamics within a neighbourhood bookstore. This novel seamlessly blends charming characters with whimsical scenarios, offering a fresh take on the everyday encounters that occur in these beloved literary spaces. It's a perfect choice for readers who appreciate general fiction with a touch of light-heartedness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColl's writing captures the essence of ordinary life while infusing it with charm and wit, making her books an excellent choice for anyone looking to indulge in a thoughtfully crafted story. Browse through her works to discover tales that entertain while providing food for thought—ideal for those who cherish a good book and the worlds they unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bookish-people-by-susan-coll-9781400234097","title":"Bookish People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA perfect storm of comedic proportions erupts in a DC bookstore over the course of one soggy summer week—narrated by two very different women and punctuated by political turmoil, a celestial event, and a perpetually broken vacuum cleaner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent bookstore owner Sophie Bernstein is burned out on books. Mourning the death of her husband, the loss of her favourite manager, her only child’s lack of aspiration, and the grim state of the world, she fantasises about going into hiding in the secret back room of her store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, renowned poet Raymond Chaucer has published a new collection, and rumours that he’s to blame for his wife’s suicide have led to national cancellations of his publicity tour. He intends to set the record straight—with an ultra-fine-point Sharpie—but only one shop still plans to host him: Sophie’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFearful of potential repercussions from angry customers, Sophie asks Clemi—bookstore events coordinator, aspiring novelist, and daughter of a famed literary agent—to cancel Raymond’s appearance. But Clemi suspects Raymond might be her biological father, and she can’t say no to the chance of finding out for sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis big-hearted screwball comedy features an intergenerational cast of oblivious authors and over-qualified booksellers—as well as a Russian tortoise named Kurt Vonnegut Jr.—and captures the endearing quirks of some of the best kinds of people: the ones who love good books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eBookish People\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“A smart, original, laugh-out-loud novel... If you sell, buy, or simply love books, \u003cem\u003eBookish People\u003c\/em\u003e is for you. I wholeheartedly recommend this quirky gem.” —\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Pekkanen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling co-author of \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Couple\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWitty, hilarious, and heartwarming contemporary book about books\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStand-alone novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBook length: approximately 84,000 words\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes discussion questions for book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529785659628,"sku":"9781400234097","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14709033482686.jpg?v=1749231887"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susan-coll.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}