{"title":"Sinead Stubbins","description":"\u003cp\u003eSinead Stubbins is a celebrated Australian writer whose work seamlessly blends wit, warmth, and introspection. Her books are a delightful exploration of personal experiences, crafted with a sharp sense of humour and an engaging narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStubbins' debut book, \u003cem\u003eIn My Defence, I Have No Defence\u003c\/em\u003e, is a captivating memoir that offers a reflective yet entertaining look into her life, filled with relatable anecdotes that resonate with readers. This book falls under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, showcasing Stubbins' ability to turn personal stories into universal truths, all while keeping her audience thoroughly engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer venture into fiction is marked by the novel \u003cem\u003eStinkbug\u003c\/em\u003e, a piece of General Fiction that further establishes Stubbins’ prowess in storytelling. With her sharp observations and character-driven narratives, Stubbins crafts tales that are both thought-provoking and amusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSinead Stubbins’ books are perfect for readers who enjoy a blend of humour, introspection, and life’s quirky moments. Her voice is genuine and uniquely her own, making each page a joy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stinkbug-by-sinead-stubbins-9781923135475","title":"Stinkbug","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou're a stinkbug and they're worried if they come near you, your stench will get all over them and they won't be able to wash it off.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Edith and a select group of employees at Winked advertising agency are sent to Consequi, an elite three-day work retreat in the remote mountains, she sees an opportunity to impress her bosses and dodge an inevitable restructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is no ordinary corporate retreat. Trapped together in the revamped convent, the threat of mass redundancy looming over them, their phones confiscated and the team-building activities becoming increasingly extreme, the 'work family's' cracks begin to widen—and Edith has a secret that threatens to make her the office outcast: the stinkbug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Edith realises there's something suspicious about Consequi, she's faced with a decision: conform and shut up, or accept stinkbug status and find out what's really going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this wildly original and deeply unhinged story, Sinéad Stubbins turns her keen but empathetic eye on the lies we tell about ourselves in order to belong. Part anxious millennial fever dream, part searing workplace satire, this corporate gothic novel is perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eYellowface\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNightbitch\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSuch a Fun Age\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46362708803820,"sku":"9781923135475","price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781923135475_0a4d1aff-2352-4201-a943-ea14f67bfcbb.jpg?v=1744605631"},{"product_id":"in-my-defence-i-have-no-defence-by-sinead-stubbins-9781922419194","title":"In My Defence, I Have No Defence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinead Stubbins has always known that there was a better version of herself lying just outside of her grasp. That if she listened to the right song or won the right (any) award or knew about whisky or followed the right Instagram psychologist or drank kombucha, ever, or enacted the correct 70-step Korean skincare regime, she would become her 'best self'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn My Defence, I Have No Defence\u003c\/i\u003e raises the white flag on trying to live up to impossible standards. Wild and funny and wickedly relatable, it is one woman's reckoning with her complete inability to self-improve and a hilarious reprieve for anyone who has ever struggled to be better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the comfort read of the year from Australia's most exciting new comedy writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072569786604,"sku":"9781922419194","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12603063482872.jpg?v=1765117884"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sinead-stubbins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}