Female Life on Planet Earth

Winner of the 2026 CALIBA Golden Poppy Award, Female Life on Planet Earth is a darkly humorous novel about a daughter uncovering her mother’s hidden past through a series of surprising revelations. As Heti grapples with her grief and the complexity of her mother’s identity, she also explores the multifaceted lives of women around her, discovering themes of autonomy, connection, and self-discovery. Through heartfelt storytelling and vivid character stories, the book reflects on lineage, inheritance, and the limitless nature of women’s experiences across time.