About the Book: From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers comes Playground, a powerful novel set against the vast backdrop of the world’s largest ocean, exploring the intersections of technology, environment, and human connection. Following diverse characters—from a literature-loving student to an AI visionary and a young woman growing up on naval bases—the story unfolds on the history-rich island of Makatea, weaving an epic narrative about our shared humanity and the planet’s future. Praised for its immersive storytelling and profound themes, Playground is a captivating, thought-provoking journey that celebrates both the mysteries of the ocean and the complexities of life.