{"product_id":"sophie-standing","title":"Sophie, Standing There - Meg Mason","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSophie, Standing There\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Author: Meg Mason)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn achingly tender, poignant, funny, and bittersweet new novel from Meg Mason, the award-winning, globally bestselling author of 'Sorrow and Bliss'.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSophie Pattison is a lovely person—warm, kind, and relentlessly positive. Cherished by her brother Laurie, adored by her best friend Emma, and valued by her colleagues, Sophie appears to have a peaceful, settled life. Yet, beneath the calm surface, her quiet days stretch out slowly, and she can frequently pass an entire day without speaking to another person, finding her true solace in the pages of books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything changes when Sophie stumbles upon an author she hasn’t read in years. Immersion in the author's books, interviews, and podcasts quickly becomes her lifeline—providing a profound sense of companionship and connection she hasn't felt in years. It feels almost like love. When the possibility of meeting the author arises, Sophie realizes that stepping out from behind her quiet routine might change her entire world forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHilariously candid and emotionally raw, \u003ci\u003eSophie, Standing There\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully subtle exploration of loneliness, literature, and the unexpected ways we find human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBestselling Author:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by Meg Mason, acclaimed author of the international bestseller \u003ci\u003eSorrow and Bliss\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfound \u0026amp; Relatable Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores loneliness, the comfort of reading, self-discovery, and deep human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWitty \u0026amp; Heartwarming Narrative:\u003c\/b\u003e Blends sharp humor with emotional tenderness and raw honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly Acclaimed:\u003c\/b\u003e Praised by literary icons including Bonnie Garmus (\u003ci\u003eLessons in Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e), Ann Patchett (\u003ci\u003eTom Lake\u003c\/i\u003e), and Ann Napolitano (\u003ci\u003eHello Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838150566171,"sku":null,"price":594.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71DmcV3sWNL._SY466.jpg?v=1787990524","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/sophie-standing","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}