{"title":"Mike McCormack","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the celebrated Irish author, \u003cem\u003eMike McCormack\u003c\/em\u003e. Renowned for his distinctive storytelling and unique narrative structures, McCormack has made significant contributions to contemporary literature, making his works a must-read for any fiction enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGetting it in the Head\u003c\/em\u003e, his debut collection of short stories, McCormack offers a compelling glimpse into the darker aspects of the human psyche. This extraordinary collection marked the beginning of his career, earning him critical acclaim and a nomination for the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolar Bones\u003c\/em\u003e, one of McCormack's most celebrated books, is a modern masterpiece. This novel, written in a single continuous sentence, captures a stream-of-consciousness narrative that traces a day in the life of its protagonist. It has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Goldsmiths Prize, highlighting its innovative approach and deep emotional impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe thought-provoking novel, \u003cem\u003eThis Plague of Souls\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects McCormack's talent for blending existential themes with the acute details of everyday life. Through his engaging prose, he explores profound questions of morality, existence, and human resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcCormack's novels belong to the \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e category, yet their insightful exploration of the human condition sets them apart. Each book promises a unique journey, making this collection an integral part of any literary enthusiast’s library. Dive into Mike McCormack’s world and experience the blend of ordinary and extraordinary through his skilled storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"solar-bones-by-mike-mccormack-9781786891297","title":"Solar Bones","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINNER 2018 Dublin International Literary Prize\u003cbr\u003eWINNER OF THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZE 2016\u003cbr\u003eIRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year, on All Souls' Day, it is said in Ireland that the dead may return. \u003cem\u003eSolar Bones\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of one such visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Conway, a middle-aged engineer, turns up one afternoon at his kitchen table and considers the events that took him away and then brought him home again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFunny and strange, McCormack's ambitious and other-worldly novel plays with form and defies convention. This profound new work is by one of Ireland's most important contemporary novelists. A beautiful and haunting elegy, this story of order and chaos, love and loss captures how minor decisions ripple into waves and test our integrity every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532816863468,"sku":"9781786891297","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5442013482824.jpg?v=1749333737"},{"product_id":"this-plague-of-souls-by-mike-mccormack-9781838859329","title":"This Plague of Souls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you rebuild the world? How do you put it back together?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNealon returns to his family home in Ireland for the first time in years, only to be greeted by a completely empty house. No heat or light, no furniture, no sign of his wife or child anywhere. It seems the world has forgotten that he even existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe one exception is a persistent caller on the telephone, someone who seems to know everything about Nealon's life, his recent bother with the law and, more importantly, what has happened to his family. All Nealon needs to do is talk with him. 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