{"title":"Gina Chung","description":"\u003cp\u003eGina Chung crafts compelling stories within \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, weaving rich character portraits and evocative settings. Her narratives often explore themes of identity, family, and personal growth, inviting readers into vivid, emotionally resonant worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a gentle yet insightful prose style, Chung’s work appeals to those who appreciate thoughtful storytelling that lingers long after the last page. Her books, such as \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e, offer heartfelt journeys that balance introspection with a timeless sense of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-frog-by-gina-chung-9781035019458","title":"Green Frog","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are fifteen pitch-perfect stories about women trying to make their own way: featuring daughters, divorcees, fox demons, a praying mantis, and... green frogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA young girl reconnects with her Korean grandmother; an artist considers her connection to the Korean folktale of the green frog; a praying mantis living in a beautiful home overlooking the park finds the New York dating scene leaves her hungering for more; a fox demon seeks revenge for her murdered sister, only for her loyalties to be torn; AI brings a grieving mother's daughter back to life; at a spa in the mountains, a recently divorced woman has a ghostly encounter; and a recipe book instructs the reader on 'how to eat your own heart'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the writer of \u003cem\u003eSea Change\u003c\/em\u003e, this collection of fifteen offbeat, scintillating stories influenced by Korean fairy tales and contemporary ennui, shines a light on womanhood in all of its human (and other) forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242265030892,"sku":"9781035019458","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035019458-green-frog-1.jpg?v=1787969029"},{"product_id":"sea-change-by-gina-chung-9781035019397","title":"Sea Change","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSea Change\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Ro, who finds herself stuck as she enters her thirties. Estranged from her mother and freshly single after her boyfriend leaves to join a mission to Mars, Ro's life feels adrift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDays are spent dragging herself to a dull job at an aquarium, while her nights drown in sharktinis—a mix of mountain dew, gin, and a hint of jalapeno. Meanwhile, her best friend begins to drift away, preoccupied with planning her wedding. Ro’s only real companion is Dolores, a giant Pacific octopus who represents her last connection to her father, a marine biologist who vanished on an expedition during her teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Dolores is sold to a wealthy investor intending to relocate her to a private aquarium, Ro teeters on the brink of self-destruction. As she wades through memories from her youth, she realises it's her chance to confront childhood trauma, recommit to those around her, and discover her place in an ever-evolving world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244014055660,"sku":"9781035019397","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035019397-sea-change-1.jpg?v=1787991695"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/gina-chung.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}