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A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Monk & Robot, Book 1

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A Psalm for the Wild-Built

By: Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Em Grosland
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"Narrator Emmett Grosland conjures the essence of a troubled soul in search of peace in this gentle audio."—AudioFile Magazine

In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Hugo Award-winner Becky Chambers's delightful new Monk and Robot series gives us hope for the future.

It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend.

One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered.

But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how.

They're going to need to ask it a lot.

Becky Chambers's new series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter?

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Becky Chambers was a recent discovery of mine, I recently enjoyed all of the excellent Wayfarer series and was excited to see this new release. I had a little trepidation, as robots are not really my jam, however they did not disappoint. Listening to a book by Becky is like sinking into a warm bath, the Utopian world, the gently philosophical storyline, and very likeable characters all make for a wonderful escape. I look forward to further instalments.

Another great book

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A wonderful story about the illusion of purpose and the strange places it drives us to. And how its ok to just be alive and experience the world.

Beautiful

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Really enjoyed the evocative and provocative philosophy encased in a beautiful story. And great voice work.

Beautiful and deeply imagined

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An enjoyable low stakes story. Characters have deep conversations about life and purpose while drinking tea.

cozy & thoughtful

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heart warming, simple, easy to engage with but deeply intellent- I only want to hear more about this lovable duo.

lovliest little book

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Beautiful world and prose, interesting and well-rounded characters. This story felt like sitting in your favourite armchair with a fresh cup of tea and a blanket on a cold winter's day. It gives me hope that one day our world can become more like the world of Panga: a solarpunk utopia where humans live in harmony with nature, not in opposition to it.

Like a hot cup of tea

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very different from her other stuff but still very enjoyable.
cute lil solar punk book. can't wait for the sequel.

I love Becky Chambers

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I love my time in Panga… I could have stayed longer. A lovely heartwarming listen.

A cup of warm tea for the soul

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Deals with some of the worst and most dangerous aspects of humanity and consciousness in a way that is deeply kind, empathetic, and most of all, full of hope.

Classic Becky Chambers

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Such a lovely, touching, hopeful story. Everyone should listen to this. So uplifting and optimistic.

Perfect

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