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Taylor's sharp observations on technology's impact on our interactions offer readers a poignant reflection on modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmy Taylor's books are a testament to her ability to craft stories that captivate and inspire, making her a must-read for lovers of authentic and thought-provoking literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"search-history-by-amy-taylor-9781761068508","title":"Search History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelected as one of the Best Australian Fiction titles for 2023 by Readings Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fleeing to Melbourne in the wake of a breakup, all Ana has to show for herself is an unfulfilling job at an overly enthusiastic tech start-up and one particularly questionable dating app experience. Then she meets Evan. Charming, kind, and financially responsible, Evan is a complete aberration from her usual type, and Ana feels like she has finally awoken from a long dating nightmare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs much as she tries to let their burgeoning relationship unfold IRL, Ana can't resist the urge to find Evan online. When she discovers that his previous girlfriend, Emily, died unexpectedly in a hit-and-run less than a year ago, Ana begins to worry she's living in the shadow of his lost love. Soon she's obsessively comparing herself to Emily, trawling through her dormant social media accounts in the hope of understanding her better. Online, Evan and Emily's life together looked perfect, but just how perfect was it? 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