{"title":"Megan Nolan","description":"\u003cp\u003eMegan Nolan is a captivating voice in contemporary literature, crafting narratives that delve deep into the human psyche. An Irish author known for her keen insight and emotional depth, Nolan captivates readers with her ability to articulate the complexities of modern life and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her debut novel, \u003cem\u003eActs of Desperation\u003c\/em\u003e, Nolan explores themes of love, longing, and the darker sides of desire. The novel offers a raw and unflinching look at a tumultuous relationship, evoking powerful emotions as it unravels the intricacies of love and self-worth. Her portrayal of the protagonist's internal struggle resonates with anyone who has grappled with the blurred lines of affection and obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer latest work, \u003cem\u003eOrdinary Human Failings\u003c\/em\u003e, continues this exploration of the human condition, examining the everyday challenges that shape our identities. Known for her richly drawn characters and poignant storytelling, Nolan provides a fresh perspective on life's fundamental questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid reader of general fiction or new to Megan Nolan's work, her novels promise a deeply engaging experience that will leave you reflecting on the universal nature of human emotions and the extraordinary within the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acts-of-desperation-by-megan-nolan-9781529113013","title":"Acts of Desperation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bitingly honest, darkly funny debut novel about a toxic relationship and secret female desire, from an emerging star of Irish literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Crushing...intensely vital' Observer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'It's impossible to tear yourself away' The Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Such brilliant writing about female desire...honest and visceral' Marian Keyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe's twenty-three and in love with love. He's older, and the most beautiful man she's ever seen. The affair is quickly consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this relationship is unpredictable, and behind his perfect looks is a mean streak. She's intent on winning him over, but neither is living up to the other's ideals. He keeps emailing his glamorous ex, and she's starting to give in to secret, shameful cravings of her own. The search for a fix is frantic, and taking a dangerous turn...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're all looking to get what we want - but do we know what we need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrazia Book Club Pick of the Month\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46494315053292,"sku":"9781529113013","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11551853482732.jpg?v=1748452343"},{"product_id":"ordinary-human-failings-by-megan-nolan-9781529922639","title":"Ordinary Human Failings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the death of a young girl, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive family...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLonglisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the Nero Book Award for Fiction 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFinalist for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's 1990 in London and, after the death of a young girl on an estate, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive Irish family—the Greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt their heart sits Carmel—beautiful, other-worldly, and once destined for a future beyond her circumstances until life—and love—got in her way. Now, as the scandal unfolds and the tabloids hunt their monster, she must confront the secrets and silences that have trapped her family for so many generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Daily Telegraph, Times, New Statesman and Sunday Times Book of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Ambitious and original' \u003ccite\u003eDavid Nicholls\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Gripping... A triumph' \u003ccite\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Daring, brilliant... 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