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A Psalm for the wild built

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A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers

I read the Wayfarer series by Becky Chambers and thoroughly enjoyed each of the novels. They were so different from other Science Fiction that I have read. I felt like it was a shame that she brought that series to a close, but of course that’s the way with series, and I expect I will read them again at some point, although I seem to give the books away to people who I think will enjoy them.

When I found that she had a new book and series coming out I was keen to read it, and this, the first of the new ‘A Monk and Robot Book’ series, is completely excellent. A short book, but a very profound read. Without giving anything away I would say that anyone who has enjoyed the Wayfarer series of books would enjoy this book.

The second in the series is now out and I’m looking forward to reading that soon.

The Galaxy and the Ground Within

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I recently finished reading this, the fourth book in the ‘Wayfarers’ collection of stories by Becky Chambers. I think that it is probably the one that I have enjoyed the most, and, in case you are actually reading this, I am not going to spoil anything for you should you choose to read it for yourself, at least, that is my intention.

The first in the series was bought for me as a gift. It was a very good gift. I can safely say that I have enjoyed all of these books in different ways. However, I think I have enjoyed this last book in the series the most of all.

I will avoid telling you about anything that actually happens in the story. If you’re interested, you should read it. I can thoroughly recommend it. What I will tell you about this book is that I found it thoroughly moving, touching and wonderful. It is full of hope and tenderness and kindness. It made me smile, it brought me to tears and after reading it I now want to read the three previous books again.