{"product_id":"homesick","title":"Homesick","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA story of falling out of love for fans of Monica Heisey and Dolly Alderton\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003e'A thoughtful and tender take on the concept of \"home\"' Pandora Sykes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003e'There's a snap and crackle in Saunders's dialogue' \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003e'Saunders makes funny and heartbreaking seem effortless' \u003cem\u003eRed \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003e'Heart-warmingly relatable' \u003cem\u003eCosmopolitan \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003e'Really moving, observant [and] convincing' Niamh Hargan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003e---------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eMOVING IN. GROWING UP. FALLING OUT OF LOVE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eMara's first year in London hasn't gone to plan. A hostile housemate and endless tube journeys to see her elusive boyfriend, Tom, weren't on her vision board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eSo when the chance to find her own place arises, Mara is hopeful. She's desperate for somewhere to start her 'real life' - with linen bedding, fresh flowers on the table, and Tom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eBut between noisy new neighbours and Tom pushing her away, Mara is about to discover that things aren't going to be quite so easy to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003e*Shortlisted for the New Adult Book Prize*\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eReaders are already falling in love with \u003cem\u003eHomesick ...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'A beautifully crafted story ... filled with memorable characters and relatable situations, making it a heartfelt exploration of first loves, found families, and the bittersweet experience of growing up'     \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'I couldn't have loved this more ... It's a really accomplished and very funny commentary on urban living and twenty first century existence ... I was wrapped up in the propulsive plot'      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'What I appreciate about \u003cem\u003eHomesick\u003c\/em\u003e is the exploration of everyday issues ... Mara's year of self-discovery is a great reminder that life is a complex journey'      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'This novel offers a poignant exploration of love and self-discovery ... With its mix of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine emotional depth, this book is a delightful read'      \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardback | 400 pages | Published January 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977917284701,"sku":"9780008667016","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9780008667016.jpg?v=1774446946","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/homesick","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}