Becky Chambers

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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy

Becky Chambers’ A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is the second installment in her Monk & Robot series, and it continues to explore the gentle, philosophical journey of two unlikely companions: Sibling Dex, a tea monk, and Mosscap, a curious robot. In this beautifully crafted novella, Chambers delves deeper into themes of purpose, connection, and the search for meaning in a world that has moved beyond traditional notions of progress and achievement. The book is a…

Read more about the article The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Rosemary Harper, human, joins the multispecies crew of the Wayfarer. Their job is to tunnel wormholes that allow near-instantaneous travel between two points in space. The story chronicles one such trip that requires an unusually long transit time. Set in the Galactic Commons, an area of the Milky Way galaxy controlled by a central, collaborative government, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is a multifaceted work of art. Chambers does an exceptional job…