Still Born Audiobook in a Card

*Preorder for delivery from 10th February 2026* 

Guadalupe Nettel’s Still Born is now available as an Audiobook in a Card, a thoughtful way to share a powerful work of contemporary fiction.

Still Born explores one of life’s most consequential decisions - whether or not to have children - with Guadalupe Nettel's signature charm and intelligence. Alina and Laura are independent and career-driven women in their mid-thirties, neither of whom have built their future around the prospect of a family. Laura has taken the decision to be sterilised, but Alina becomes drawn to the idea of becoming a mother. When complications arise in Alina’s pregnancy and Laura becomes attached to her neighbour’s son, both women are forced to reckon with the complexity of their emotions. In gripping and insightful prose, Still Born explores maternal ambivalence, carefully dissecting the contradictions that make up the lived experiences of women.

This audiobook is narrated by Rachel Schwab, whose clear and thoughtful delivery brings emotional focus to the novel. The English-language edition is translated by Rosalind Harvey, a literary translator and educator whose work preserves the nuance and precision of Nettel’s prose.

Each card includes space for a handwritten message and is produced in Great Britain using 100% recycled card, making it ready to post or hand-deliver. Inside, a QR code unlocks the complete audiobook.

Published by Fitzcarraldo, Still Born is a rare and honest exploration of motherhood and choice. A thoughtful gift for Mother's Day, birthdays and special occasions, this Audiobook in a Cart is perfect for listeners who enjoy contemporary fiction, feminist literature, and thought-provoking novels about motherhood and personal choice. It makes an engaging audiobook gift for book club readers and lovers of modern literary writing.

Length: 5 hours 31 minutes
Narrator: Rachel Schwab