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Author(s): Kate Camp
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In these disarming true stories, Kate Camp moves back and forth through the smoke-filled rooms of her life: from a nostalgic childhood of the Seventies and Eighties, through the boozy pothead years of the Nineties, and into the sobering reality of a world in which Hillary Clinton did not win. ‘Never apologise, never explain’, Kate’s mother used to say, and whether visiting her boyfriend in prison, canvassing door-to-door for Greenpeace, in a corporate toilet with sodden underwear, or facing the doctor at an IVF clinic, she doesn’t. The result is a memoir brimming with hard-won wisdom and generous humour; a story that, above all, rings true. ‘I didn’t want it to end. Kate is clever, observant, funny, moving yet never sentimental, wise, and as brave as they come. She takes risks. Combine these attributes with her exceptional ability to craft the perfect phrase, sentence, paragraph, story—and there you have it: a deeply rewarding read.’ —Linda Burgess ‘Kate Camp trains her poet’s eye on topics as diverse as bad relationships, smoking, misheard songs, the fallibility of memory, and the wrong turns we take—all with a deliciously close focus that draws us right in. Her essays shine with wit, intelligence, and a humanity that is both intimate and universal. An unmissable read.’ —Catherine Chidgey
Contact Poppies Bookshop
| Address : | 19 Casabella Lane, Poppies Bookshop 307 Barton Street, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand |
| Phone : | 📞 +789 |
| Postal code : | 3204 |
| Website : | https://hamilton.poppiesbooks.co.nz/ |
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Sarah L on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great little bookshop with lots of interesting books very lovely staff and gift cards. If you are a book lover or know someone who is this place is perfect
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Geli Kren on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lovely staff, great selection of interesting books that you won't find at big bookstore chains. Prices might be slightly higher but don't forget that you get more than just a book and you support a wonderful local store! Bookstore browsing at Poppies is highly addictive and brightens your day.
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Karen Arnold on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great little independent bookshop.
Welll set out.
Beautiful children's section.
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Beth Smith on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My favourite book shop for new titles, and quirky / fun books for gifts. (A "dangerous" place to browse as you're likely to buy something!)
If they don't have a book in stock they will check with suppliers and order it for you. Lovely knowledgeable friendly service.
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Ruth Stowers on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Outstanding service from this bookshop. Ive been coming in to get books for a short time for gifts. I rang Poppies on Friday to see if they could send a selection of gifts as i was unable to go to shop to collect or deliver. No problem at all, the box arrived next day, all beautifully gift wrapped and with a card. Thank you so much you made a little girls birthday very special. Appreciate the extra time and effort. 5+ stars
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Joe Dennehy on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Best bookshop in hamilton, great range of always interesting books. Excellent service, knowledgeable proprietor. We book enthusiasts must support local or this great service will be lost.
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Taylor Hastie on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great place for book lovers, easy layout and I love popping in for a look. If you want to support independant bookstores 100% check this one out. Casabella lane is always nice to walk through, so great location as well.
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Zack Krippner on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Super clear and great layout. An incredible collection of fiction and non-fiction titles including a lot of 'hard to find' history books. Also an incredibly friendly staff member. Notably there are lots of literacy themed gifts which are a great choice for anyone gifting for a bookworm.
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