{"product_id":"9781529155235","title":"The Shampoo Effect","description":"Author: Jackson, Jenny\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781529155235\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 30 Jun 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accidental pregnancy turns a tight-knit group on its head in this witty and irresistible novel of modern love, sex, and friendship, from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of PINEAPPLE STREET ('Blissfully enjoyable' India Knight).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accidental pregnancy turns a tight-knit group on its head in this witty and irresistible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e summer novel from the\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author. Perfect for fans of Curtis Sittenfeld, Alison Espach and Catherine Newman.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003eA\u003ci\u003e READ WITH JENNA\u003c\/i\u003e BOOK CLUB PICK\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eVOGUE\u003c\/i\u003e 'BEST BOOK OF 2026'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Funny, drama-fuelled, and full of Jackson's breezy wit...Brilliant' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOCO MELLORS, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of BLUE SISTERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The platonic ideal of a beach read: fun and fast-paced'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An absolute DELIGHT . . . a must, must, must for your summer reading list'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eELIN HILDERBRAND, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of THE FIVE STAR WEEKEND\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOVER ONE LONG SUMMER, WHO KNOWS WHAT MIGHT COME OUT IN THE WASH?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen writer Caroline Lash arrives in Greenhead, she falls immediately for its scenic beaches and New England charm - and even harder for Van Whittaker, a gorgeous, fleece-wearing, litter-collecting, kayak enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe meets his friends: Augusta, old money and uptight; Fran, drowning in everyone else's problems whilst keeping two kids (and an inebriated husband) afloat; and Bailey, who is sexy, confident... and inconveniently pregnant with Van's child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined nothing will dull the shine of her new romance, Caroline joins the friends as they run wild through Greenhead, drinking on houseboats, gossiping on beaches while their children paddle, and playing risky games.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt seems the fun will last forever - until it doesn't. As decades-old friendships and marriages begin to fracture, Caroline's place in their world is called into question. And with all the group's most tightly held secrets at stake, who knows what might come out?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDazzlingly funny, sexy, and as juicy as it is astute, \u003ci\u003eThe Shampoo Effect\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of late-night parties, early mornings with small children, and old friends finally growing up - despite all their best efforts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Shampoo Effect:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'So breezily readable and laugh-out-loud funny' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCATHERINE NEWMAN, bestselling author of WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The perfect smart summer book.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDAISY BUCHANAN, author of CAREERING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Funny, sharp and charming'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREBECCA SERLE, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of IN FIVE YEARS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA delicious, unputdownable portrait of a group of friends navigating love, marriage, and young parenthood...I loved it.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBELLE BURDEN, bestselling author of STRANGERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Smart, funny, and perceptive...an addictive, beautifully observed read.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLOUISE O'NEILL, bestselling author of IDOL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eReaders LOVE \u003ci\u003eThe Shampoo Effect:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I \u003cb\u003ecan't tell you how much I loved being inside the pages of this book\u003c\/b\u003e.' 5* reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The perfect beachy, summery read\u003c\/b\u003e; it's messy, dramatic, funny, and completely entertaining.' 5* reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Another great book from Jenny Jackson. ... A very \u003cb\u003ewitty and sometimes emotional\u003c\/b\u003e read.' 5* reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'All I want in a great character driven novel. \u003cb\u003eLoved it!' \u003c\/b\u003e5* reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A new \u003cb\u003efavourite book\u003c\/b\u003e for me.' 5* reader review","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48125230448798,"sku":"UBD-9781529155235","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781529155235.jpg?v=1786455270","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781529155235","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}