{"title":"Jaci Conry","description":"\u003cp\u003eJaci Conry’s work invites readers into intimate and evocative explorations of place and identity, often rooted in rich cultural landscapes. Through her elegant prose, she brings to life the subtle connections between people and their environments, particularly in settings by the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those drawn to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Conry’s books blend lyrical storytelling with thoughtful reflections on home, belonging, and the rhythms of everyday life. Her writing captures the quiet beauty found in familiar spaces made extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"at-home-on-the-water-by-jaci-conry-9781423657507","title":"At Home on the Water","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal havens designed for laid-back living.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea of a retreat—a place removed from daily stressors, a secluded haven to be enjoyed by family—is more appealing than it has been in decades. However, second homes are far from a novel concept. Families have built retreats since the late 1800s, when the well-to-do began to construct reprieves in coastal areas to escape the combustive atmosphere of city life. Homes on the water have been coveted and cherished for their particular restorative qualities. In an oceanside house, one can’t help but pause to contemplate the view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Home on the Water\u003c\/em\u003e offers a history of coastal living and features twelve homes on the water on both coasts and the gulf. This stunning title focuses on both the design of the homes and the way the homeowners live in them, embellished by interviews with homeowners, designers, and architects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240682434796,"sku":"9781423657507","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781423657507-at-home-on-the-water-1.jpg?v=1787923912"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jaci-conry.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}