{"title":"Jessica George","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Jessica George, a talented author renowned for weaving heartwarming and thought-provoking tales. Her works beautifully blend elements of romance with deep introspection, offering readers a perfect escape into emotionally rich narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJessica George made a remarkable entry into the literary scene with her acclaimed novel \u003cem\u003eMy Name is Maame\u003c\/em\u003e. This enchanting book explores themes of identity, love, and self-discovery, resonating deeply with readers who have ever faced the intricate dance between personal dreams and societal expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to Jessica George's writing or a devoted fan, her stories are sure to leave a lasting impression, inviting you to ponder the intricacies of life and relationships while being thoroughly entertained. Dive into her world and experience the magic of romance illuminated by genuine human emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-name-is-maame-by-jessica-george-9781529395617","title":"My Name is Maame","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHilarious, honest and heartbreaking, \u003ci\u003eMaame\u003c\/i\u003e is the most moving debut - and a heroine you'll never forget.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead with Jenna Today Book Club Pick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eApple Book of the Month\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 2023 Debut of the Year as chosen by:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSUNDAY TIMES, STYLIST, VOGUE, RED MAGAZINE, INDEPENDENT, BELFAST TELEGRAPH, HUFFINGTON POST UK, POP SUGAR, HARPERS BAZAAR, MY WEEKLY, EVENING STANDARD, COSMOPOLITAN, BUSTLE\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Lively, funny, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONNIE GARMUS, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLessons in Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Utterly charming and deeply moving . . . Maddie's journey will resonate with anyone who's had to grow up - or who's still trying to'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCELESTE NG, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLittle Fires Everywhere\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I loved every page of this beautiful, heartwarming, empowering book. An exceptional debut from an incredibly exciting new talent'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBETH O'LEARY, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Flatshare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'One of the must-reads of the year' \u003cb\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ci\u003eMaame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMeet Maddie Wright.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll her life, she's been told who she is. To her Ghanaian parents, she's Maame: the one who takes care of the family. Her mum's stand-in. The primary carer for her father, who suffers from Parkinson's. The one who keeps the peace - and the secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cb\u003eIt's time for her to speak up.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen she finally gets the chance to leave home, Maddie is determined to become the kind of woman she \u003ci\u003ewants\u003c\/i\u003e to be. One who wears a bright yellow suit, dates men who definitely aren't on her mum's list of prospective husbands, and stands up to her boss's microaggressions. Someone who doesn't have to google all her life choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when tragedy strikes, Maddie is forced to face the risks - and rewards - of putting her heart on the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBut will it take losing everything to find her voice?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs blisteringly funny and achingly relatable as its heroine, \u003ci\u003eMaame\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about finally becoming the heroine of your own life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT MAAME:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Tender and compelling from the word go, \u003ci\u003eMaame\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the year's most anticipated books' \u003cb\u003eSTYLIST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46741754347756,"sku":"9781529395617","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14377893482732.jpg?v=1755607110"},{"product_id":"love-by-the-book-by-jessica-george-9781529395631","title":"Love by the Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis isn't a romance. But it is about love\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e  Remy \u003c\/b\u003eis lucky. Her three best friends have always been there for her - until the day that they're not. One of them is moving to New York. One of them is pregnant. And one is busy with her (awful) boyfriend. Suddenly, their foursome is splitting - and it feels like a break-up.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e  Simone \u003c\/b\u003edoesn't need friends. The only people she needs are her family - but when they cut her off, she realises how alone she is.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  When the pair meet in a bookshop, they don't immediately click. But as life keeps throwing them together, they realise that they might just have bumped into exactly what they need... if they can only be brave enough to let each other in.","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288565072108,"sku":"9781529395631","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2489953c4d5febfc2dd6635675b7b378.jpg?v=1770606675"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jessica-george.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}