Celestial Lights

Zoe West shares her picks for the week

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Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin (£16.99, HB, HarperCollins) Set against the vast, uncharted expanse of space, this is a moving meditation on ambition, love and the passage of time. Astronaut Ollie Ines leaves Earth – and his family – on a decade-long mission to Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, reflecting on childhood friendships, marriage and the life he’s built. Pin balances cosmic wonder with intimate human emotion, crafting a story that’s as thought-provoking as it is heartfelt. It’s a tale exploring the costs of chasing dreams, while the heart waits at home.