{"title":"Josh Sundquist","description":"\u003cp\u003eJosh Sundquist’s books invite readers into candid and often humorous explorations of young adulthood, blending wit with heartfelt moments. His stories, including titles like \u003cem\u003eSemi-Famous\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWe Should Hang Out Sometime\u003c\/em\u003e, capture the complexities of friendship, identity, and the awkwardness of growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect narratives marked by sharp observations and a sincere voice that resonates with young adult readers seeking both laughter and genuine insight. Sundquist’s work strikes a balance between levity and emotional depth, making his books both entertaining and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"semi-famous-by-josh-sundquist-9780316629720","title":"Semi-Famous","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a semi-famous internet creator, Josh Sundquist knows what it's like to chase fame, but he also knows that more fame usually means more stress. So he set out on a pseudo-scientific investigation to find out if there is any way for fame and happiness to overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe attempts to define the word \u003cem\u003efame\u003c\/em\u003e—hint: it's harder than you'd think. He turns back time to identify the first facially-recognisable celebrity (you might know his former BFF Brutus). He digs into the numbers to debunk urban legends associated with stardom (ever heard of the 27 Club?). He talks to other semi-famous people (from K-pop sensations to former child stars) and asks them: Is this fame thing making you happy? If not, why are you doing it? If so, what's your secret? All while recounting funny stories about his own cringy fame-seeking (like his many attempts, and failures, to get onto MTV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with playful diagrams, fascinating insights from celebrities, and embarrassing truths from Josh's experience with semi-fame, this is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming famous...or at least going viral on TikTok.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46740334084332,"sku":"9780316629720","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19780203482300.jpg?v=1755539903"},{"product_id":"semi-famous-by-josh-sundquist-9780316629799","title":"Semi-Famous","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial media star and comedian Josh Sundquist takes readers on his hilarious journey to the fringes of viral stardom to discover if it's possible to be both very famous \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e very happy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a semi-famous internet creator, Josh Sundquist knows what it's like to chase fame, but he also knows that more fame usually means more stress. So he set out on a pseudo-scientific investigation to find out if there is any way for fame and happiness to overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe attempts to define the word \"fame\"—hint: it's harder than you'd think. He turns back time to identify the first facially-recognisable celebrity (you might know his former BFF Brutus). He digs into the numbers to debunk urban legends associated with stardom (ever heard of the 27 Club?). He talks to other semi-famous people (from K-pop sensations to former child stars) and asks them: Is this fame thing making you happy? If not, why are you doing it? If so, what's your secret? All while recounting funny stories about his own cringy fame-seeking (like his many attempts, and failures, to get onto MTV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with playful diagrams, fascinating insights from celebrities, and embarrassing truths from Josh's experience with semi-fame, \u003cem\u003eSemi-Famous\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming famous...or at least going viral on TikTok.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46740343161068,"sku":"9780316629799","price":73.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19780993482300.jpg?v=1755540176"},{"product_id":"we-should-hang-out-sometime-by-josh-sundquist-9780316251006","title":"We Should Hang Out Sometime","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJosh Sundquist had only ever had one girlfriend.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 23 hours.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn eighth grade.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy was Josh still single? To find out, he tracked down the girls he had tried to date and asked them straight up: What went wrong?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe Should Hang Out Sometime\u003c\/em\u003e is the result of Josh's semi-scientific, wholly hilarious investigation. From a disastrous putt-putt date involving a backwards prosthetic foot to his introduction to CFD (Close Fast Dancing) to a misguided \"grand gesture\" at a Miss America pageant, this story is about looking for love—or at least a girlfriend—in all the wrong places. \u003cem\u003eWe Should Hang Out Sometime\u003c\/em\u003e is for every person who has ever wondered, \"is there something wrong with me?\" (the answer, by the way, is \"no\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy revisiting middle school, high school, and college experiences, inspirational speaker Josh Sundquist shares what it was like to grow up as \"the guy with one leg.\" Interspersed with the author's black-and-white line art, this real life story will appeal to fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Fault In Our Stars\u003c\/em\u003e and Ned Vizzini's \u003cem\u003eTeen Angst\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428441440492,"sku":"9780316251006","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780316251006.jpg?v=1774496664"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/josh-sundquist.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}