Samantha Harvey has made history by winning the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel ‘Orbital,’ becoming the first woman to receive the award since 2019. Set aboard the International Space Station, the novel offers a unique perspective on life in space. It has emerged as the best-selling book on this year’s shortlist, surpassing the sales of the last three Booker winners combined. At the awards ceremony in London, Harvey expressed her shock and gratitude, dedicating the prize to advocates for environmental peace and revealing plans to purchase a new bike with her £50,000 winnings.