Creation Lake, by Rachel Kushner

Shortlisted for the 2024 Man Booker prize, a cross between a spy novel and a treatise on human history. Also very stylishly written.
Let’s have a barbecue at Dixon Park, to discuss our favourite book of the year, and celebrate another year of Bookclub! Nibbles and soft drinks will be provided, so please RSVP for numbers. See you there!