Life on board is chaotic, but more or less peaceful - exactly what Rosemary wants. The crew is a mishmash of species and personalities, from Sissix, the friendly reptillian pilot, to Kizzy and Jenks, the constantly sparring engineers who keep the ship running. But Rosemary gets more than she bargained for with the Wayfarer. The ship, which has seen better days, offers her everything she could possibly want: a small, quiet spot to call home for a while, adventure in far-off corners of the galaxy, and distance from her troubled past. SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILEY'S WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 'A quietly profound, humane tour de force' Guardian The beloved debut novel that will restore your faith in humanity #SmallAngryPlanet When Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer, she isn't expecting much. 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.Print The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (#1 Wayfarers) 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. But risking her life wasn't part of the plan. Tunneling wormholes through space to a distant planet is definitely lucrative and will keep them comfortable for years. It's also about to get extremely dangerous when the crew is offered the job of a lifetime. Life aboard the Wayfarer is chaotic and crazy-exactly what Rosemary wants. 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. 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. Rosemary Harper doesn't expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. The Booze & Lasers book club meets on the third Monday of every month.įollow 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. Every month our selected titles are discounted 20% through the date of the book club. Drink specials are available from Raconteur during book clubs and author readings, so grab a glass and join us for a lively literary discussion.
Join us in a discussion on this month's book, The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers on Monday, January 21 at 7pm.
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