Becky Chambers Reading Order
5 series · 13 books · Born 1985-05-03
Becky Chambers crafts optimistic science fiction that prioritizes character development and intricate world-building over conventional conflict. Her Wayfarers series earned Hugo Award recognition and established her reputation for thoughtful, human-centered storytelling, while her more recent Monk & Robot duology continues this tradition with contemplative narratives that explore meaning and connection. Across novellas, standalone novels, and interconnected series, Chambers has become a defining voice in hopepunk fiction, offering readers speculative worlds grounded in emotional authenticity and philosophical inquiry.
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Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2017–2019)
Becky Chambers edited this complete collection of four science fiction anthologies published between 2017 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Book Smugglers' Quarterly Almanac, Volume 3, followed by 2001: An Odyssey in Words, Rocket Fuel, and concluding with Infinite Stars. Each volume brings together short fiction from various authors within the science fiction genre.
Start with The Book Smugglers' Quarterly Almanac, Volume 3, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Book Smugglers' Quarterly Almanac, Volume 3
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Monk & Robot Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Becky Chambers' Monk & Robot series consists of two science fiction novels published in 2021 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Psalm for the Wild-Built followed by A Prayer for the Crown-Shy. The series appears to be complete with no further installments announced.
Start with A Psalm for the Wild-Built and read in order.
Start this series with A Psalm for the Wild-Built
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Wayfarers Series
Likely Complete5 books (2013–2021)
The Wayfarers series by Becky Chambers comprises four science fiction novels published between 2014 and 2021. Begin with The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, followed by A Closed and Common Orbit, Record of a Spaceborn Few, and The Galaxy, and the Ground Within. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, as each book builds on the universe and themes established by its predecessors. Though the novels follow different characters and storylines, they are interconnected explorations of life, community, and belonging across a diverse galactic civilization.
Start with The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, the first of 4 books in the Wayfarers series.
Start this series with A Good Heretic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Becky Chambers written?
- Becky Chambers has written 13 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2013 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: A Good Heretic.
- 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.