Adult Book Discussion: Orbital

About this event

Adults: 18 and up. Join King Branch for a discussion of 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. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library FAQs. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.