Join Neil Bristow's book club to discuss Playground, the latest novel by bestselling author Richard Powers. "Playground" intertwines the lives of four characters: twelve-year-old Evie, art lover Ina, literature enthusiast Rafi, and AI pioneer Todd. On the historic island of Makatea in French Polynesia, once vital for phosphate mining, residents must decide on a bold project to create floating cities at sea. Against the vast Pacific backdrop, Powers combines poetic storytelling with themes of technology, the environment, and humanity.