pickWhy did I wait so long to get my hands on this book?!
This was such a delight! If you like character-driven stories that do have some stakes, but still have that cozy vibe, this book will not disappoint.
My only complaint is that I don't have the next book in the series yet!
pickA little outside my normal sci-fi read, but I really liked this first book in a series. The characters and their relationships were a highlight.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickA reread for October‘s #doublespin & second time round I still loved it. Properly cosy sci-fi, I really enjoyed the exploration of different gender/sexuality/parenthood etc across different alien species
#hauntedshelf #skeletoncrew
so-soFrom what I've seen, this is a comfort read for a lot of people, so I'm very glad that it exists. To me, it seemed like a lot of world building, but it didn't go anywhere. It's the first in a series though, so maybe things that started in this one will be picked up later? Top marks for diversity and inclusivity!
pickFinished this space opera novel today. It was cute at times, at times cozy, overall entertaining. It‘s very diverse when it comes to characters and relationships. We never really dove too deep in any of those and I didn‘t feel there was a clear conflict/problem, but it was a fun read and I am simply glad I was able to finish a book this month, even if it didn‘t blow my mind. It‘s a genre I don‘t often read, so it was nice to branch out a little.
The #queerbc read for September hosted by @puddlejumper open to everyone! see original post if you are interested in joining!
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2766728
pickThis is super entertaining and I look forward to continuing the series.
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
pickThe first half felt like I was in the bar on Tatooine in Star Wars, with the crazy music and different species, and that was NOT the book I wanted to read! I stuck with it and ultimately became quite fond of the characters of the Wayfarer tunnelling ship as they made their way through space. It was actually quite a gentle, sensitive read, once I got past the beginning. That said it felt quite simplistic, perhaps YA, and overall I didn‘t love it
pickThis is the third Becky Chambers book I‘ve read and I think it‘s safe to say she‘s become one of my favorite writers. This book is just so decent. It feels loving, both to the characters and to the reader. It‘s exactly what I wanted and needed right now. I will absolutely be reading the rest of the series.
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My brain since I just recently read the tagged: just like Doctor Chef‘s species! I love finding sci-fi stories in biology 😆
pickI've been looking forward to reading this one for a long time, and it was well worth the wait. I absolutely loved this! The characters are so fun, and the world building delves deeply into each race's culture and mannerisms in such interesting ways. It's lower action than most scifi, so it won't be everyone's favorite. It reminded me a lot of Firefly and Titan AE. #LGBTQIA #SciFi
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️if science fiction space opera were a cozy this would be it. If you love character driven stories, this would be it lol. It‘s sort of like Star Trek, a harmonious galaxy with many different species that you learn a lot about and friendships. Nice read.
My first set of #Roll100 picks for 2024! Last year, I finished 9 books and bailed on 5 other books for this challenge, moving 14 books off of my 800+ item TBR on Libby and Hoopla 😆 thanks @PuddleJumper !
Did a little number crunching and then weeding for middling series, et voila! My favourite author/artist list for 2023.
Time to wrap up the #2023readingwrapup with a couple observations leading to #2024readinggoals neither of which I have the energy to create graphics for:
But listing favourite books THIS year is really only part of the story. I had some of my most amazing reading experiences with series. Two things surprise me:
1) That the top two are both sci fi rather than fantasy.
2) That there's so much mystery on here.
Two of these series combine fantasy and mystery, definitely a winning combo for me.
pickI read this for a work bookclub and didn‘t know what to expect. Space operas are sometimes ok, but often long and way too confusing to follow. This was not the case. There were a lot of characters and things to learn, but it was much more about acceptance, family, and who your real friends are
pickLoved it! Rhe lore, the worldbuilding: amazing.
A year (two?) ago, my book club chose the third book in this series to read together. I hate reading out of order so I promptly bought this one. Didn‘t read it (or the monthly selection) because I was missing the meeting anyway. Now reading it will give me a bookspin bingo. Let‘s see if I can get it done by the end of the month. #serieslive2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
@TheAromaofBooks This amazing book is on its way to you! @suvata #LMPBC #ROUND18
@Readergrrl I absolutely loved this book it was seriously so so so good! I'm so grateful this was your pick. I would never have picked it up on my own, which is why I love doing these buddy reads with you all! @LibrarianRyan
Good morning, Litsy! 📖☕️🌤
@Readergrrl I've received this gem! (: cannot wait to read it. @LibrarianRyan @TheAromaofBooks
#LMPBC #ROUND18 @suvata
pickJust got this in the mail today! I had so much fun reading this book! Chambers does such a great job of writing her characters with humor, sensitivity, and insight! Some might say that SciFi is too “out there,” but she proved that aliens, rocketships, and space travel are just as engaging, exciting, and humanly relevant as any Earthly novel. I loved each character and the adventure was fun & exciting! Eager to read the next in the series! 4.5/5⭐️
pickThanks to a Litsy tip, I went from Becky Chambers Monk and Robot books to her earlier Sci-fi Wayfarers series. The first book was great! A bit of a slow start, but her commitment to exploring the relationships we have with each other, our planet, and technology is amazing. Fun and thoughtful. Just picked up book 2!
pickStrange and weird because this is one of the most captivating reads where nothing really seems to happen. A long road-trip through space- eventual destination is in the title. Meh? BUT SO NOT MEH! Chambers‘ story is deceptive in the intricacies of world building and the creation of sociopolitical dynamics. It‘s like all the positive good parts of all space shows; Star Wars, Star Trek, Firefly et al woven together in a good vibe space opera!
so-soI find myself in the minority who have read this book…I was definitely enjoying it for about the first half as I learned the characters and different species of beings within the novel. Super wholesome relationships within the arc. However I felt like there really wasn‘t much of a storyline past getting to know the characters. There were MINOR bits of action within the book but for the most part this book fell completely flat for me.
pickSo good! I loved this sci-fi about a found family on board a ship, what makes us different and how we connect and show up for each other. Strong Firefly vibes, I really enjoyed this and can‘t wait to read the next in the series. #BookspinBingo #20in4 @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65
pickWhat a sweet series. This second novella is just as charming as the first Monk and Robot book. Just put the first book of their Wayfarer series on hold. Great author!
pickEffortlessly engrossing. Perhaps aided by my having just read two non-fiction works back to back, I still can't get over how easy it was to be swept up in this story.
But it's not all about the warm fuzzies or the tranquility and gentle humour often overlaying myriad encounters on a worlds-spanning journey though space (though that was a pleasantly large part of the story, definitely my ideal ratio). 1/?
PSA: Don't space walk while high, kids. 😏
pickWho else has read anything by this delightful author???
I picked the most worn paperback I could find at the library, and it was just published in 2015?? I‘ll never be the same! Character relationship-centric writing across galaxies and many forms of sentience. I cannot WAIT to read the next one 😍🎯🦾
(And hello again after a school-induced interlude!! Nice to see everyone and all their thoughts and reads 🤗)
Spicy potato! 😅
Honest mistake. 🤷🏼♂️
Sensual vegetal: love the adjectives used to describe the plants.
I‘ve had this for awhile and finally decided to start it tonight because I keep hearing how good it is. It‘s also nice to read science fiction written by women.
This is a cozy Sci-Fi where the plot sets the stage for some unusual relationships! After a while you feel as though you live here too! I‘m so glad this award winning series has a fan base too! As a huge Star Trek fan, I had to “disengage” from that world to participate in this one. It invites you to imagine concerns and values from a whole other perspective while pondering our own existence here on the earth plane. Enjoy!!!
pickI quite enjoyed this one!! The characters really carried it for me - what a lovely bunch
pickI‘m so late to the party on this one, but holy spacecats that‘s the best sci-fi book I‘ve ever read!!
pickAfter moving my entire library 3 times over the past 5 years, I've become increasingly selective about what physical books I want to add to my collection. The Wayfarers series definitely makes the grade, and as a Christmas gift, was the #LastFirst of the year!
Took care of my #JumpStart2023 goal to read the books I received for Christmas!
pickEnjoyed this one a lot even if I don't know how to describe it! This follows a long mission of the wayfarer, a ship made to build new wormholes, going to a small angry planet to do their job. But that's just the framing. The book is about the journey and how people bond, or not, when stuck with each other for so long among folks of completely different species and cultures. Found family is a repeated theme.
pickI felt like this book wasn‘t what I expected, but it‘s completely my fault because it IS EXACTLY WHAT THE TITLE SAYS! It‘s the journey, not the job itself, that is the point. I loved the character development all around. I will probably continue the series, but I‘m not scrambling to do so.
My favorite reads of 2022! I read 176 books this year and will not cut my favorites down to 10!
These were all amazing reads that I continue to think about days, weeks, months after putting them down.
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