{"title":"Lindsey Drager","description":"\u003cp\u003eLindsey Drager is an innovative and compelling contemporary author recognised for her thought-provoking explorations of time, memory, and the human experience. Her work is a testament to the power of fiction to delve into profound themes with nuance and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her novel \u003cem\u003eThe Avian Hourglass\u003c\/em\u003e, Drager weaves intricate narratives that challenge readers to reflect on the complexities of life and the passage of time. Her storytelling style seamlessly blends lyrical prose with profound philosophical insights, making every book an engaging journey for lovers of thoughtful fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindsey Drager's books appeal to readers who appreciate intricate character development and richly layered narratives. Her works are not just stories but invitations to ponder profound questions about identity, time, and existence. This collection is perfect for those who enjoy fiction that not only entertains but also enlightens and challenges conventional perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-avian-hourglass-by-lindsey-drager-9781950539970","title":"The Avian Hourglass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt once an ode to birds, an elegy to space, and a journey into the most haunted and uncanny corners of the human mind, \u003ci\u003eThe Avian Hourglass\u003c\/i\u003e showcases Lindsey Drager's signature brilliance in a stunning, surrealist novel for fans of Jesse Ball, Helen Oyeyemi, Yoko Ogawa, and Shirley Jackson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe birds have disappeared. The stars are no longer visible. The Crisis is growing worse. In a town as isolated as a snowglobe, a woman who dreams of becoming a radio astronomer struggles to raise the triplets she gave birth to as a gestational surrogate, whose parents were killed in a car accident. Surrounded by characters who wear wings, memorize etymologies, and build gigantic bird nests, and bound to this town in which young adults must decide between two binary worldviews—either YES or NO—the woman is haunted by the old fable of the Girl in Glass Vessel, a cautionary tale about prying back the facade of one's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen events begin to unfold that suggest a local legend about the town being the whole of the universe might be true, the woman finds her understanding of her own life—and her reality—slipping through her fingers. A reflection on mental health, the climate emergency, political polarization, and the growing reliance on technology, \u003ci\u003eThe Avian Hourglass\u003c\/i\u003e asks readers to reframe how they conceive of a series of concentric understandings of home: the globe, one's country, one's town, one's family, and one's own body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46715463925996,"sku":"9781950539970","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12952923482882.jpg?v=1754399128"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lindsey-drager.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}