There are Rivers in the Sky

In this novel, follow a droplet of water along through multiple people, time periods, and places. The author connects the lives of Arthur, a publishing apprentice, from 19th century London; Narin, an ill girl from present day Turkey; and Zaleekah, a hydrologist, from present day London. She lays out her themes with the Tigris and Thames rivers as her main backdrops across different eras. Exploring our shared humanity, Shafak provokes a curiosity for history both past and present, and ultimately questions what kind of future we will choose. There are Rivers in the Sky, hardcover, 464 pages, Knopf, 9½”x 6½”: $30.00