{"product_id":"homesick-by-silvia-saunders-9780008742836","title":"Homesick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA story of falling out of love for fans of Monica Heisey and Dolly Alderton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A thoughtful and tender take on the concept of \"home\"' - Pandora Sykes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'There's a snap and crackle in Saunders's dialogue' - \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Saunders makes funny and heartbreaking seem effortless' - \u003cem\u003eRed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Heart-warmingly relatable' - \u003cem\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Really moving, observant [and] convincing' - Niamh Hargan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVING IN. GROWING UP. FALLING OUT OF LOVE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMara’s first year in London hasn’t gone to plan. A hostile housemate and endless tube journeys to see her elusive boyfriend, Tom, weren’t on her vision board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo when the chance to find her own place arises, Mara is hopeful. She’s desperate for somewhere to start her ‘real life’ – with linen bedding, fresh flowers on the table, and Tom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut between noisy new neighbours and Tom pushing her away, Mara is about to discover that things aren’t going to be quite so easy to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortlisted for the New Adult Book Prize\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders are already falling in love with \u003cem\u003eHomesick\u003c\/em\u003e …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A beautifully crafted story … filled with memorable characters and relatable situations, making it a heartfelt exploration of first loves, found families, and the bittersweet experience of growing up' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I couldn't have loved this more … It's a really accomplished and very funny commentary on urban living and twenty first century existence … I was wrapped up in the propulsive plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'What I appreciate about \u003cem\u003eHomesick\u003c\/em\u003e is the exploration of everyday issues … Mara's year of self-discovery is a great reminder that life is a complex journey' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This novel offers a poignant exploration of love and self-discovery … With its mix of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine emotional depth, this book is a delightful read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072565068012,"sku":"9780008742836","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2262473482191.jpg?v=1765117242","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/homesick-by-silvia-saunders-9780008742836","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}