Join us for this month’s book club meet up to discuss ‘the Long way to a small, angry, planet’ by Becky Chambers.
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Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space-and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe-in this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star.
Rosemary Harper doesn’t expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. While the patched-up ship has seen better days, it offers her a bed, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and most importantly, some distance from her past. An introspective young woman who learned early to keep to herself, she’s never met anyone remotely like the ship’s diverse crew, including Sissix, the exotic reptilian pilot, chatty engineers Kizzy and Jenks who keep the ship running, and Ashby, their noble captain.
Life aboard the Wayfarer is chaotic and crazy—exactly what Rosemary wants. It’s also about to get extremely dangerous when the crew is offered the job of a lifetime. Tunneling wormholes through space to a distant planet is definitely lucrative and will keep them comfortable for years. But risking her life wasn’t part of the plan. In the far reaches of deep space, the tiny Wayfarer crew will confront a host of unexpected mishaps and thrilling adventures that force them to depend on each other. To survive, Rosemary’s got to learn how to rely on this assortment of oddballs—an experience that teaches her about love and trust, and that having a family isn’t necessarily the worst thing in the universe.
Trigger Warnings
* Blood depiction
* Death
* Drug use
* Genocide
* Grief depiction
* Loss of a loved one
* Murder
* PTSD depiction
* Sexual content
* Terminal illness
* Violence
* War themes
Representation
An asterisk (*) indicates that the author openly identifies with that identity.
* Sapphic* relationship
* Lesbian
* Trans
* Pansexual
* Gay
* Gender fluid
* Nonbinary
* Autism (coded)
* Asian character
* Polyamorous relationship
At the meet up we will have a mix of sharing our thoughts on the book, sharing what other books we may be enjoying and recommend, general chat and planning next month’s book so please bring along your suggestions and, if you can, check if it’s available at local public libraries beforehand.
This is a safe, inclusive space where everyone is welcome and embraced. We ask that you are open to hearing views different to yours and mindful of the impact your words may have if discussing sensitive topics that the book brings up.
PS You can definitely still attend if you haven’t read the book, however be prepared for spoilers 📚
Please RSVP so we know how many to expect, thank you 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🖤🤎
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