{"title":"Jenny Bitner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the engaging world of Jenny Bitner, a remarkable voice in contemporary fiction. With a talent for crafting intriguing narratives, Jenny Bitner captivates readers with her insightful exploration of human experiences and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJenny's debut novel, \u003cem\u003eHere Is a Game We Could Play\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her skill in blending imaginative storytelling with profound thematic depth. It invites readers to ponder life's complexities through a unique lens, offering a refreshing take on the genre of general fiction. Her writing is characterised by a keen attention to detail and a subtle yet impactful prose style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you navigate through Jenny Bitner's collection, you'll find that her works are not just stories, but invitations to reflect and engage with the narratives on a deeper level. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, Jenny Bitner's books promise to be a rewarding addition to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"here-is-a-game-we-could-play-a-novel-by-jenny-bitner-9781946724403","title":"Here Is a Game We Could Play – A Novel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dreamlike novel set in Pennsylvania in the 1990s, \u003cem\u003eHere Is a Game We Could Play\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of Claudia, an intelligent eccentric trapped in the rundown industrial town she grew up in—a place plagued with troubling memories and hidden threats. Seeking escape from tedium, loneliness, and her obsessive fear of poisoning, Claudia retreats into books and into a fantasy life with her perfect lover, to whom she addresses letters about her life, all the while imagining outlandish sexual scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn each fantasy, her lover takes a different form, ranging from a prison guard in a world where metaphor is forbidden, to a more-than-brotherly Hansel from the Grimms’ fairy tale, to a tentacled mind-reading space alien. All share a desire for a deep intimacy that eludes Claudia, even as she forms new real-life relationships and reconsiders her sexual identity—building a rapport with an elderly volunteer at the library, striking up a friendship with a wily temp at her dead-end job, and embarking on a passionate affair with Rose, the town’s new librarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paranoia threatens to ruin her relationship with Rose, Claudia is forced not only to combat her anxiety but to face the unresolved trauma in her past—the disappearance of her father on a night she has long repressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFunny, dark, inventive, and moving, \u003cem\u003eHere Is a Game We Could Play\u003c\/em\u003e is an original debut novel recalling the work of Aimee Bender, Angela Carter, Rebecca Brown, and Margaret Atwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853264572652,"sku":"9781946724403","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2883043482881.jpg?v=1759193765"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jenny-bitner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}