Wayfarers
This character-driven sci-fi series begins with The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and continues with loosely connected novels, each exploring life in the Galactic Commons. Chambers focuses on community, empathy, and diverse cultures—from AI rights to interspecies relationships. Rather than war and conquest, Wayfarers is about healing, connection, and the wonder of space travel. Uplifting and inclusive, the series offers a refreshing alternative to traditional space operas, championing kindness, exploration, and understanding.
Becky Chambers’ The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is a warm, character-driven space opera about the crew of the Wayfarer, a ship that tunnels wormholes across the galaxy. When they’re offered a lucrative but risky job, the diverse crew—human and alien alike—must navigate politics, personal struggles, and unexpected adventures. With its hopeful tone and focus on relationships over action, the novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and empathy in a richly imagined universe. It's a thoughtful, inclusive sci-fi story that celebrates diversity and found family in space.