Cloud Cuckoo Land

An ancient Greek text written by Diogenes serves as a connecting thread across disparate eras and locations. The narrative weaves between the besieged city of Constantinople in 1453, a public library in modern Idaho, and a generational spaceship traveling toward a distant exoplanet. Young protagonists in each timeline face profound crisis, finding hope and resilience through the power of stories. The novel explores human connection, the fragility of civilization, and the enduring value of literature across centuries.

by Anthony Doerr

Scribner · First published 2021 · 656 pages