Orbital

Winner of the Booker Prize 2024, this acclaimed audiobook follows a team of astronauts aboard the International Space Station as they observe Earth's breathtaking landscapes and seasons from afar. Amidst scientific experiments and silent contemplation, they grapple with the profound fragility of human life and their deep connection to the planet below, especially as news of personal loss and natural phenomena reach them. The narrative explores themes of protection, mortality, and what it means to be human, all set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of space.