{"title":"Frances Macken","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eFrances Macken\u003c\/em\u003e, a gifted storyteller renowned for her evocative writing and deep understanding of human relationships. Her novels, such as the compelling \u003cstrong\u003eYou Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here\u003c\/strong\u003e, delve into the intricacies of small-town life, exploring the nuances of friendship and ambition with authentic and engaging prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrances Macken's writing falls under the banner of \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, captivating readers with its relatable characters and intricate storytelling. Her exceptional ability to capture the essence of ordinary moments and transform them into profound narratives makes her novels a must-read for fiction lovers. Whether you're revisiting old favourites or exploring her works for the first time, you'll find Frances Macken's books provide both an intriguing escape and a comforting reflection of real life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"you-have-to-make-your-own-fun-around-here-by-frances-macken-9781786078605","title":"You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis atmospheric debut looks like a rural Irish coming-of-age novel, but it’s cleverer, darker, more unreliable.\u003c\/em\u003e — Daily Mail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA FINALIST FOR THE 2020 PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAN IRISH TIMES, IRISH INDEPENDENT and SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'TITLE TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2020'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatie, Maeve and Evelyn — friends forever, united by their childhood games and their dreams of escaping the tiny Irish town of Glenbruff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutspoken, unpredictable and intoxicating, Evelyn is the undisputed leader of the trio. That is, until the beautiful, bold Pamela Cooney arrives from Dublin and changes Glenbruff forever...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold from Katie's witty, quirky perspective, Frances Macken's debut beautifully captures life in a small town and the power of yearning for something bigger. Filled with unforgettable characters and crackling dialogue, \u003cem\u003eYou Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here\u003c\/em\u003e takes a keen-eyed look at the complexities of female friendship, the corrosive power of jealousy and guilt, and the way that life can quietly erode our dreams unless we're willing to fight for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847381504236,"sku":"9781786078605","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25400883482823.jpg?v=1758938318"},{"product_id":"you-have-to-make-your-own-fun-around-here-by-frances-macken-9781786077660","title":"You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatie has always been content to exist in the shadow of her intoxicating best friend Evelyn. In their small Irish village, Evelyn's confidence and glamour are enough to make up for her haughty, unpredictable character, and Katie never questions that their friendship will last forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Katie's dreams of becoming a professional filmmaker pull her away from home to a new life in Dublin, and confront her with a choice: to hold onto a friendship that has made her who she is, or risk leaving her best friend behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mesmerising debut is a captivating story of the people who shape us and the places we struggle to leave behind. Compellingly readable and effortlessly sharp, this is an unmissable novel from a dazzling new talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847382552812,"sku":"9781786077660","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25391433482823.jpg?v=1758938360"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/frances-macken.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}