Small Worlds

Caleb Azumah Nelson

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Penguin Books Ltd
25 April 2024
ISBN: 9780241996041
Paperback
272 pages

From the publisher

An exhilarating and expansive new novel about fathers and sons, faith and friendship from Caleb Azumah Nelson, the no.1 bestselling, award-winning author of Open Water

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL

WINNER OF THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2024

Dancing is the one thing that can solve Stephen's problems.

At Church with his family, the shimmer of Black hands raised in praise. With his band, making music speaking not just to their hardships, but their joys. Grooving with his best friend, so close their heads might touch. Dancing alone to his father's records, uncovering parts of a man he has never truly known. His youth, shame and sacrifice.

Stephen has only ever known himself in song. But what becomes of him when the music fades?

Set over the course of three summers, from South London to Ghana and back again, SMALL WORLDS is a novel about the worlds we build for ourselves. The worlds we live, dance and love within.

*****

'Caleb Azumah Nelson's stunning second novel confirms his status as a literary star' Observer

'Beautiful, unforgettable and all-consuming' Candice Carty-Williams, author of Queenie

'SMALL WORLDS is a book for everyone . . . an uplifting symphony of a summer read' Times


Top 10 Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023