Pod

Shortlisted for the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction, Laline Paull’s novel immerses readers in an ocean world teeming with extraordinary creatures, mysteries, and mythologies. Following Ea, a spinner dolphin who feels like an outsider due to her deafness, the story explores themes of family, belonging, and sacrifice as she navigates dangers and encounters that reshape her understanding of her community and the changing marine landscape. With a compelling blend of realism and intricate storytelling, the novel reflects on the impact of human actions on the natural world.