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Becky Chambers

Becky Chambers Reading Order

5 series ยท 12 books ยท Born 3 May 1985

Becky Chambers is a celebrated American author known for her imaginative contributions to the science fiction genre, particularly in the hopepunk style. Active from 2014 to 2026, she has penned 12 books across five series, including the acclaimed Wayfarers and Monk & Robot, alongside standalone novels and various short stories. Her notable work, A Psalm for the Wild-Built, showcases her talent for creating rich worlds and deep character explorations.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2017โ€“2019)

Start with The Book Smugglers' Quarterly Almanac, Volume 3, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Book Smugglers' Quarterly Almanac, Volume 3
The Book Smugglers' Quarterly Almanac, Volume 3
2
2001: An Odyssey in Words
3
4
Infinite Stars

Monk & Robot Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021โ€“2022)

Start with A Psalm for the Wild-Built and read in order.

#Title
1
A Psalm for the Wild-Built
2
Cover of A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2019โ€“2019)

#Title
1
Cover of To Be Taught, If Fortunate
To Be Taught, If Fortunate

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2026โ€“2026)

#Title
1
As You Wake, Break the Shell

Wayfarers Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2014โ€“2021)

Start with The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, the first of 4 books in the Wayfarers series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
2
Cover of A Closed and Common Orbit
A Closed and Common Orbit
3
Cover of Record of a Spaceborn Few
Record of a Spaceborn Few
4
Cover of The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Becky Chambers written?
Becky Chambers has written 12 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Becky Chambers series?
Here are the first books in Becky Chambers's series: Anthologies: The Book Smugglers' Quarterly Almanac, Volume 3; Monk & Robot: A Psalm for the Wild-Built; Wayfarers: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.
What order should I read Becky Chambers's books?
We recommend reading Becky Chambers's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Becky Chambers's series complete?
Becky Chambers has 3 completed series.

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