Notes on Infinity A Novel
Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor, published by Celadon Books on June 3, 2025, is a debut novel that explores the intersection of ambition and personal relationships. The story follows Zoe and Jack, two Harvard students who become immersed in the biotech startup world after claiming to have discovered a cure for aging. As they navigate their academic and professional lives, their bond deepens amidst the pressures of innovation and the pursuit of immortality.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of coming of age and the complexities of young love, set against the backdrop of scientific discovery and entrepreneurial ambition. The novel presents a compelling look at how the desire for achievement can impact personal connections, as Zoe and Jack face challenges that threaten both their partnership and the startup they have built. With 400 pages of literary fiction, this edition invites readers to reflect on the lengths one might go to in the quest for success.
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A Zibby Owens “Summer Read” * A Jordy’s Book Club “Most Anticipated Book of 2025” * An Oprah Daily “Best Summer Reads”
“It stole my breath and my heart. It’s a grand story of science and startups, and a simple story of first love and belonging.” ―Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark and We Begin at the End
A singular, extraordinary debut about Zoe and Jack, Harvard students who find themselves propelled into the intoxicating biotech startup world when they announce they’ve discovered the cure for aging. A different kind of love story where the thirst for achievement consumes and the stakes are forever.
Zoe, the daughter of an MIT professor who grew up in her brother’s shadow, can envision her future anew at Harvard. Jack, a boy in Zoe’s organic chemistry class with unruly hair and a gleam of competitiveness, matches her intellect and curiosity with every breath. When Jack refers Zoe for a position in a prestigious professor’s lab, the two become entwined as colleagues, staying up late to discuss scientific ideas. They find themselves on the cusp of a breakthrough: the promise of immortality through a novel antiaging drug.
Zoe and Jack set off on their new project in secret. Finding encouraging results, they bring their work to an investor, drop out of Harvard, and form a startup. But after the money, the magazine covers, and the national news stories detailing their success, Zoe and Jack receive a startling accusation that threatens to destroy both the company they built and their partnership.
A captivating novel about young love, the allure of immortality, and the recklessness that can come with early success, Notes on Infinity asks: How far would you go to achieve your dreams?
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