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Record of a Spaceborn Few

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24th July 2018

Price: £57

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Selected: Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9781473647602
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*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SERIES*

From the ground, we stand. From our ship, we live. By the stars, we hope.

The incredible new novel by Becky Chambers, author of the beloved The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.

Centuries after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat.

Tessa chose to stay home when her brother Ashby left for the stars, but has to question that decision when her position in the Fleet is threatened.

Kip, a reluctant young apprentice, itches for change but doesn’t know where to find it.

Sawyer, a lost and lonely newcomer, is just looking for a place to belong.

And when a disaster rocks this already fragile community, those Exodans who still call the Fleet their home can no longer avoid the inescapable question:

What is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination?

PRAISE

‘Richly human, believable [and] compelling . . . underlain with a deep compassion and a feeling for community’ Tor.com

‘Terrific. . . a masterly exploration of characterisation and diversity wrapped in intensity, heartbreak and tension.’ Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat

‘An emotional, moving look at what it means to be human, and the importance of heritage and legacy’ Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

‘Exactly what I hoped it would be and more . . . Moving in what feels like small personal ways but is actually big, universal ways and it is uplifting on the same scale’ Forbidden Planet

‘The best speculative fiction currently being written’ John Connolly

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Reviews

Tor.com
Richly human, believable [and] compelling . . . underlain with a deep compassion and a feeling for community
Praise for Becky Chambers' Wayfarer novels
One of the most enjoyable, brilliantly realised spacey SF novels I've read in ages.
Guardian
A quietly profound, humane tour de force'
SciFiNow
It's a joy to read sci-fi this big-hearted and progressive... The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet is just so much fun to read, and we can't wait to see what Chambers does next.
GeekDad
Beautifully written and fascinating
Forbidden Planet
This novel was exactly what I hoped it would be and more . . . Moving in what feels like small personal ways but is actually big, universal ways and it is uplifting on the same scale
Geneveive Cogman, author of The Forbidden Library
Both fascinating and entertaining... Becky's portrayal of humanity is generous, kind and honest
Daily Mail
Deeply moving... the sparky empathy of Chambers' writing [draws] you into these strange creatures' hearts and minds in a way that is never less than deeply involving.
Tor.com
A joyous, optimistic space opera... Although it isn't shy about tackling Big Questions, Planet is a heart-warming debut novel that will restore your faith in science fiction (specifically) and humanity (in general).
Joyously written and a joy to read.
Pornokitsch
The Long Way is, very simply, an extremely good book, a seemingly effortless demonstration of how progressive and enjoyable science fiction can be.
Daily Mail
Deeply moving... the sparky empathy of Chambers' writing [draws] you into these strange creatures' hearts and minds in a way that is never less than deeply involving.
Tor.com
A joyous, optimistic space opera... Although it isn't shy about tackling Big Questions, Planet is a heart-warming debut novel that will restore your faith in science fiction (specifically) and humanity (in general).
NPR 50 Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books of the Past Decade
Becky Chambers writes aliens like no one else ... the only flaw in this series is you'll wish you could spend more time with all of them
Daily Mail
Deeply moving... the sparky empathy of Chambers' writing [draws] you into these strange creatures' hearts and minds in a way that is never less than deeply involving.
Tor.com
A joyous, optimistic space opera... Although it isn't shy about tackling Big Questions, Planet is a heart-warming debut novel that will restore your faith in science fiction (specifically) and humanity (in general).
Joyously written and a joy to read.
Pornokitsch
The Long Way is, very simply, an extremely good book, a seemingly effortless demonstration of how progressive and enjoyable science fiction can be.
Guardian
A quietly profound, humane tour de force'
Barnes & Noble
Checks all the boxes . . . driven by well-drawn, likable, and diverse characters in a complex future world.
John Connolly, author of the Charlie Parker Thrillers
The best speculative fiction currently being written . . . Becky Chambers is a wonder, and I feel better for having her books in my life
Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe
An emotional, moving look at what it means to be human, and the importance of heritage and legacy
Praise for Becky Chambers' Wayfarer novels
One of the most enjoyable, brilliantly realised spacey SF novels I've read in ages.
Guardian
A quietly profound, humane tour de force'
SciFiNow
It's a joy to read sci-fi this big-hearted and progressive... The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet is just so much fun to read, and we can't wait to see what Chambers does next.
PRAISE FOR THE WAYFARERS:
PRAISE FOR RECORD OF A SPACEBORN FEW:
Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat
Terrific. . . a masterly exploration of characterisation and diversity wrapped in intensity, heartbreak and tension
Gareth Powell, author of Embers of War
'Relatable characters in a fascinating universe . . . the writing uplifts and captivates'
Publishers Weekly
An intensely powerful and multifaceted meditation on time, history, change, and memory, leavened with a welcome touch of humor . . . This is a superb work from one of the genre's rising stars.