{"product_id":"auckland-november-book-club-east-1","title":"Auckland: November Book Club (East)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Big Swiss by Jen Beagin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sunday 22nd November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hello Stranger, East Tamaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeader\u003c\/strong\u003e: Charlie Carter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we dive into \u003cem\u003eBig Swiss\u003c\/em\u003e by Jen Beagin, a brilliantly quirky, darkly funny and unconventional story about love, identity, obsession and the wonderfully messy side of being human. 📚✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Greta, a transcriptionist who spends her days listening to recordings of other people's therapy sessions. When she becomes fascinated by one particular client, whom she nicknames \"Big Swiss\", things take an unexpected turn after the two cross paths in real life. What follows is a complicated, chaotic and surprisingly heartfelt story about connection, secrets and the blurred lines between who we are and who we pretend to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold, witty and full of unexpected moments, \u003cem\u003eBig Swiss\u003c\/em\u003e explores relationships, vulnerability, trauma and the strange ways we find ourselves drawn to others. It's the perfect pick for readers who love complex characters, unconventional romances and a story that gives you plenty to talk about! 💌\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us at \u003cstrong\u003eHello Stranger\u003c\/strong\u003e for an evening of great conversation, shared perspectives and connecting with fellow book lovers. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Greta's questionable decisions, the characters you loved (or loved to hate!), and all the moments that had you laughing, cringing or completely speechless. 💛\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note food and drink are not included \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicket Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that you will receive an email from the event leader 24–48 hours beforehand with additional information. If you have not received this email at least 12 hours before the event, please contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll events are exclusively for women aged 18-35.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTickets are non-refundable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, we will be taking photos and videos throughout the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can’t attend, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice so we can offer your spot to someone else. Failure to do so may result in restrictions on future ticket purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 1a56ab4d-1642-45f9-84d1-cfeca4d73589 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dear Community","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67705774670131,"sku":"26NOV30","price":9.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8203\/1923\/files\/1.png?v=1791946041","url":"https:\/\/dearcommunity.co.nz\/products\/auckland-november-book-club-east-1","provider":"Dear Community","version":"1.0","type":"link"}