{"title":"Katharine Pollock","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatharine Pollock is a masterful storyteller known for blending humour with insightful reflections on life. Her works delve into the intricacies of human relationships and personal journeys, making them both relatable and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eHer Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that intertwines wit and wisdom as it explores themes of loyalty and friendship. It's a delightful read for those who appreciate the lighter side of life's complexities. \u003cem\u003eTry Not to Think of a Pink Elephant\u003c\/em\u003e is another standout in her repertoire, offering readers a heartfelt and amusing dive into the whirlwind of thoughts and experiences that shape our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatharine Pollock's books are a perfect fit for readers who enjoy light-hearted yet meaningful narratives. They are categorised under Humour, Biography, and Memoir, resonating with audiences who seek both entertainment and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Katharine Pollock's collection for a journey filled with laughter, empathy, and a touch of wisdom. Her works promise to leave a lasting impression, inviting readers to see the world through a lens that celebrates both the ordinary and the extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"try-not-to-think-of-a-pink-elephant-by-martin-ingle-9781760991982","title":"Try Not to Think of a Pink Elephant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt times humorous, at times heartbreaking, this engaging anthology will keep you on the edge of your seat, compelling you to read on as five talented authors tell their stories about living with OCD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTry Not to Think of a Pink Elephant\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of real-life stories about living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Contributors include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Ingle on OCD and sexual intimacy; Dani Leever on contamination-based OCD; Patrick Marlborough on living with OCD in NYC; Katharine Pollock on over-achievement and control of food and body; and Sienna Rose Scully on the untimely death of her mother, an event that actualised her most persistent OCD obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380294930668,"sku":"9781760991982","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27306763482814.jpg?v=1744852370"},{"product_id":"her-fidelity-by-katharine-pollock-9780143779087","title":"Her Fidelity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very funny confessional novel set in one of the only Australian independent record stores still functioning, if barely. Included in The Age, The Books That Made Their Mark in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I laughed out loud 5 times within the first 2 pages of Her Fidelity.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- KIM SALMON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Katharine Pollock is the voice that we have been waiting for.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- KRISSY KNEEN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'An ode to friendship, community and where we belong.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- MELINA MARCHETTA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKathy has worked at beloved Brisbane indie record store Dusty's Records for half her life. She arrived as a teenager high on her dad's supply of Led Zeppelin, stayed through her twenties, and suddenly thirty is on the horizon and she's still there, measuring her self-worth by her knowledge of the Velvet Underground's back catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLately, though, cracks have been appearing in Kathy's comfortable indie bubble. Her friends—feisty Mel, the only other woman employed at Dusty's, and straight-laced Alex, whom Kathy has known since preschool—are growing up and moving on, while she's stuck in a cycle of record store, pub, repeat, with the rest of the Dusty's music bros. But how do you move forward when you're stuck in a groove? 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