Birding

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION Set against the backdrop of a once-glamorous seaside resort, this compelling novel explores the intertwined lives of Lydia, a former teen pop star haunted by her past, and Joyce, a woman confined by her mother’s control. As both women confront their personal histories of toxic relationships, unfulfilled dreams, and societal expectations, their stories converge in a journey of self-discovery and resilience. With themes of memory, identity, and liberation, the book poses thought-provoking questions about healing and the possibility of rebirth.