{"title":"Sue Perkins","description":"\u003cp\u003eSue Perkins is a well-loved British television presenter, comedian, and writer known for her witty and engaging storytelling. Beyond her vibrant on-screen presence, she has charmed readers with her travel memoirs, bringing her unique perspective and humour to the written page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection showcases Perkins' delightful journey in her book \u003cem\u003eEast of Croydon\u003c\/em\u003e, where she embarks on an unexpected adventure across Southeast Asia. In true Sue Perkins fashion, she combines an honest and heartfelt narrative with comedic insights, making readers feel like they are travelling alongside her. Her descriptions of exotic locales are vivid, and her introspective moments offer depth, making her work a perfect blend of travel memoir and personal reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid traveller or an armchair explorer, Sue Perkins' travel books provide a refreshing and entertaining escape, packed with cultural discoveries and humorous anecdotes. Dive into her adventures and enjoy the journey through her eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"east-of-croydon-by-sue-perkins-9781405938143","title":"East of Croydon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brand-new travel-inspired memoir from the fabulously funny Sue Perkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few years ago, I was asked if I'd like to make a documentary on the Mekong River, travelling from the vast delta in Vietnam to the remote and snowy peaks of Tibet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUp until that point, the farthest East I'd been was Torremolinos, in the Costa Del Sol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am scared of flying.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nI have zero practical skills.\u003cbr\u003e\nI can't survive if I am more than a three-minute walk from a supermarket.\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the last seven years, I have suffered from crippling anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e\nI bolt when panicked.\u003cbr\u003e\nI cannot bear to witness humans or animals in distress.\u003cbr\u003e\nI have no ability to learn languages.\u003cbr\u003e\nI am a terrible hypochondriac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd I am no good with boats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo I said yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46514199134444,"sku":"9781405938143","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781405938143.jpg?v=1748895658"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sue-perkins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}