{"title":"Sina Queyras","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the talented Sina Queyras, an acclaimed voice in contemporary literature. Known for their evocative prose and insightful exploration of human experience, Queyras' works effortlessly straddle the realms of general fiction and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst the standout titles is \u003cem\u003eAutobiography of Childhood\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant narrative that delves into the intricate memories of a family's past. The novel intricately weaves themes of memory, loss, and identity, capturing the complexities of familial bonds with both tenderness and realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother compelling read is \u003cem\u003eRooms\u003c\/em\u003e, where Queyras invites readers into contemplative spaces filled with personal reflection and poetic eloquence. This work further cements their reputation for blurring the lines between genres, offering a memoir-like intimacy within the structure of fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to stories that challenge conventional boundaries or you're eager to dive into rich, character-driven narratives, Sina Queyras' books are thoughtful explorations of life's manifold intricacies. Discover their work in our collection today and experience the unique interplay of fiction and autobiography.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"autobiography-of-childhood-by-sina-queyras-9781552452523","title":"Autobiography of Childhood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA finalist for the 36th annual Amazon.ca First Novel Award!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFive siblings, all haunted by the death of a brother in their youth. One winter day, when another of them will be taken by cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuddy is struggling to fly across the continent in a snowstorm to see her sister while she still can. Jerry, avoiding the phone, hits the highway, driving as fast as he can away from his back pain and his son. Bjarne, just back from six years on the streets, is watching \u003cem\u003eJudge Judy\u003c\/em\u003e, trying to quiet the voices in his head. Annie is cleaning her mother's trailer and ducking her questions. And then there's Therese, trying to forgive them all before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs all five are forced to react—or to choose not to react—to the news of Therese's impending death, their actions weave a nuanced portrait of a family, of the devastating reach of childhood grief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if thinking is all we have at the end of the day? This transcendent first novel from award-winning poet Sina Queyras tells the story of childhood by recreating the mind at work grappling with it: noticing, reaching, loving, and flailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSina Queyras\u003c\/strong\u003e' last collection of poetry, \u003cem\u003eExpressway\u003c\/em\u003e, was nominated for a Governor General's Award and won Gold at the National Magazine Awards. Her previous collection, \u003cem\u003eLemon Hound\u003c\/em\u003e, won a Lambda Award and the Pat Lowther Award, and she is the winner of the 2012 Friends of Literature Award. She is a blogger for Harriet, the Poetry Foundation's blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710888825068,"sku":"9781552452523","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e95066242203deb84afd4ad6b606d19a.jpg?v=1754213146"},{"product_id":"rooms-by-sina-queyras-9781552454336","title":"Rooms","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reconsideration of Virginia Woolf's groundbreaking \u003ci\u003eA Room of One's Own\u003c\/i\u003e through a very modern lens, revisiting Woolf's now archaic politics and mining the text for lessons on how to be a writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central message of \u003ci\u003eA Room of One's Own\u003c\/i\u003e is that, to write, women must have money and a room of their own. The context of this has changed, so Queyras is asking what the contemporary version of that room is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845717151980,"sku":"9781552454336","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20278763482740.jpg?v=1758890231"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sina-queyras.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}