{"product_id":"9780008667030","title":"Homesick: a sharp and witty coming of age story from the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA story of falling out of love for fans of Monica Heisey and Dolly Alderton\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'A thoughtful and tender take on the concept of \"home\"' Pandora Sykes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'There's a snap and crackle in Saunders's dialogue' \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'Saunders makes funny and heartbreaking seem effortless' \u003cem\u003eRed \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'Heart-warmingly relatable' \u003cem\u003eCosmopolitan \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'Really moving, observant [and] convincing' Niamh Hargan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eMOVING IN. GROWING UP. FALLING OUT OF LOVE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\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\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e*Shortlisted for the New Adult Book Prize*\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are already falling in love with \u003cem\u003eHomesick …\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\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\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\u003cp\u003eThe city life, filled with new experiences and humorous encounters, shapes Mara's coming of age journey. As she navigates through friendships and the fiction of the perfect couple, she learns valuable lessons about life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silvia Saunders, Read by Olivia Dowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889021931669,"sku":"9780008667030","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008667030_3382972f-f778-4121-a64e-905b508a87c4.jpg?v=1776888168","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008667030","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}