{"title":"Elizabeth McCracken","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the acclaimed author Elizabeth McCracken. Known for her distinctive voice and captivating storytelling, McCracken has enchanted readers with her intriguing narratives and richly developed characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth McCracken's books span various genres, blending elements of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e and offering profound insights into the human experience. In \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Long Game\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, readers will find a compelling narrative that explores personal growth and resilience, a theme that resonates with many. Similarly, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hero of This Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e delves deep into the complexities of identity and memory, inviting readers to ponder the essence of heroism in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection also includes \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Souvenir Museum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a series of short stories that showcases McCracken's ability to infuse humour and poignancy into her writing, capturing the intricacies of human relationships. Each story is a testament to her skill in bringing characters to life with vibrant detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are seeking narratives that challenge, inspire, or simply entertain, Elizabeth McCracken's works offer a journey through stories that are as enlightening as they are enriching. Dive into this collection and discover why she is celebrated as one of contemporary fiction's most intriguing voices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hero-of-this-book-by-elizabeth-mccracken-9781529919653","title":"The Hero of this Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA taut, groundbreaking new novel from bestselling and award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken, about a writer's relationship with her larger-than-life mother – and about the very nature of writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A sublime gift'\u003c\/em\u003e – MEG MASON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling author, a taut, heartrending new novel about a writer's relationship with her larger-than-life mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTen months after her mother's death, the narrator of \u003cem\u003eThe Hero of This Book\u003c\/em\u003e walks across London on a quiet Sunday. 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A moving portrayal of daughterhood...suffused with warmth and love'\u003c\/em\u003e – MEGAN HUNTER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Confirms McCracken as among the finest contemporary chroniclers of everyday life... wonderful'\u003c\/em\u003e – GUARDIAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Tender, funny, heartbreaking... a writer who always delights'\u003c\/em\u003e – RUMAAN ALAM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533105975532,"sku":"9781529919653","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19618253482732.jpg?v=1749369410"},{"product_id":"the-souvenir-museum-by-elizabeth-mccracken-9781529115086","title":"The Souvenir Museum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most acclaimed writers of our day, award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken is an undisputed virtuoso of the short story, and this new collection features her most vibrant and heartrending work to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of my favourite writers'\u003c\/em\u003e Nick Hornby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most acclaimed writers of our day, award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken is an undisputed virtuoso of the short story, and this new collection features her most vibrant and heartrending work to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA recent widower and his adult son ferry to a craggy Scottish island in search of puffins. An actress who plays a children's game-show villainess ushers in the New Year with her deadbeat half-brother. And on a trip to a water park with their son, two fathers each confront a deep-rooted personal fear. With sentences that crackle and spark and showcase her trademark wit, McCracken shows how the mysterious bonds of family are tested, transformed, fractured, and fortified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'McCracken has a gift for spotting the comic potential in situations many of us have endured... Her prose is stippled with just-so observations'\u003c\/em\u003e Observer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'McCracken is a totally assured performer- even seemingly throwaway perceptions are often memorably poetic, and there is a hint of melancholy under the comedy'\u003c\/em\u003e Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This incisive, warm-blooded collection of stories is populated by outsiders... 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They are all pieces of writing advice that Elizabeth McCracken expertly and persuasively shoots down in \u003cem\u003eA Long Game\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcCracken has been writing for most of her life. For over thirty-five years, she has also taught creative writing to generations of students, including at Iowa, guiding many writers towards their own answers to the question of how to write fiction. 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