Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies

Longlisted for the Booker Prize and winner of the Desmond Elliott Prize, "Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies" is a debut novel that explores themes of identity, memory, and mortality through the powerful story of Lia, whose body becomes a battleground for secrets and transformation. As she faces a life-altering diagnosis, the boundaries between her past and present blur, prompting profound questions about aging, forgiveness, and letting go. Praised for its originality and lyrical storytelling, the novel offers a darkly humorous and emotionally resonant journey into the complexities of the human body and mind.