{"title":"Joel Golby","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoel Golby is a distinguished author and journalist whose work seamlessly blends humour, insight, and a deep exploration of the human condition. Known for his unique voice and engaging storytelling, Golby has captivated readers with his ability to transform everyday experiences into thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eFour Stars\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection that offers a witty and reflective take on modern life. This book invites readers into Golby's world, where his keen observational skills shine, making the mundane seem extraordinary and the absurd entirely relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother exemplary title is \u003cem\u003eIn The Kitchen\u003c\/em\u003e, where Golby's exploration of Science \u0026amp; Nature is both intelligent and accessible. Through this work, he delves into intricate themes with his characteristic charm and wit, bringing complex subjects to life in an engaging manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGolby's writing is not only entertaining but also provides a mirror to contemporary culture, often blending autobiography with societal commentary. Whether you're a long-time admirer or new to his work, Joel Golby's books promise both introspection and laughs, making them a perfect addition to any reader's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-kitchen-by-daisy-johnson-9781911547662","title":"In The Kitchen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI learned that before entering the kitchen, I must get the measure of its hold over me.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFood speaks to our personal history as well as wider cultural histories. But what are the stories we tell ourselves about the kitchen, and how do we first come to it? How do the cookbooks we read shape us? Can cooking be a tool for connection in the kitchen and outside of it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these essays, thirteen writers consider the subjects of cooking and eating and how they shape our lives, and the possibilities and limitations the kitchen poses. Rachel Roddy traces an alternative personal history through the cookers in her life; Rebecca May Johnson considers the radical potential of finger food; Ruby Tandoh discovers a new way of thinking about flavour through the work of writer Doreen Fernandez; Yemisi Aribisala remembers a love affair in which food failed as a language; and Julia Turshen considers food's ties to community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521238814956,"sku":"9781911547662","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16230903482868.jpg?v=1749006360"},{"product_id":"four-stars-by-joel-golby-9780008284091","title":"Four Stars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe second book from acclaimed writer and journalist Joel Golby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘There’s no one funnier than Joel Golby’ — GREG JAMES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘I love this book’ — DOLLY ALDERTON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow much of your life do you review? Books, TV, film, music – the reviewable things? Ever tried going a little further, reviewing the intangibles, the abstract, the ‘weird’: a houseplant; the sunlight on the pavement on a crisp spring day; being embarrassed; that strange wave you do at cars when they slow down at zebra crossings. A dead houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom almond croissants to \u003cem\u003ethe concept of life itself\u003c\/em\u003e, Joel Golby embarks on a journey through modern living, leaving no stone unturned – no one thing unreviewed – to consider what it all really means; why we all care so much about opinions; and whether, deep down, it’s better to live a life that’s good rather than, well, five stars out of five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544457072876,"sku":"9780008284091","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25760813482190.jpg?v=1749775322"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joel-golby.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}