Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li is a deeply moving and beautifully written work of nonfiction, longlisted for the 2025 Baillie Gifford Prize. In this reflective and intimate book, Li explores the complexities of life, memory, and human experience through keen observation, personal narrative, and philosophical insight. Combining lyrical prose with profound thought, the book examines the quiet moments, relationships, and emotions that shape our understanding of the world. Praised for its clarity, sensitivity, and depth, it offers readers a contemplative journey into the human condition.

Written by Yiyun Li, an acclaimed author celebrated for her eloquent, insightful writing in both fiction and nonfiction, exploring themes of identity, memory, and human experience with grace and emotional resonance.