Adult Book Discussion: Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Join us to discuss the 2026 One Book, One Chicago Selection, Orbital by Samantha Harvey Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men traveling through space. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, 6 astronauts and cosmonauts--from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan--have left their lives behind as the earth reels below. We are with them as they behold and record their silent blue planet. Their experiences of sixteen sunrises and sunsets and the bright, blinking constellations of the galaxy are at once breathtakingly awesome and surprisingly intimate. Books will be available to check out at the branch and via the Libby app. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.