Why Fish Don't Exist

Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025, this memoir explores themes of chaos, order, and discovery through the life of Lulu Miller and the story of 19th-century taxonomist David Starr Jordan. Interweaving personal reflection with scientific history, the book examines humanity’s efforts to understand the unknown and the human costs involved. Praised for its originality and vivid storytelling, it balances dark truths with moments of resilience and wonder.