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The Monk and Robot series by Becky Chambers consists of two books published between 2021 and 2022, beginning with A Psalm for the Wild-Built in 2021. The series follows a tea monk and a robot as they explore the evolving needs and desires of people across the moon Panga. Set in a world where robots have gained self-awareness and retreated to the wilderness, the story focuses on the ongoing dialogue between human and machine as they seek to understand what it means to truly need something. The series emphasizes connection, change, and the fluid nature of human and robotic purpose. Becky Chambers, known for her character-driven narratives and worldbuilding, is a pioneer of the hopepunk genre.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of A Psalm for the Wild-Built

    A Psalm for the Wild-Built

    2021 · Becky Chambers

    Centuries after the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and vanished into the wilderness, a robot arrives to check in on a tea monk, tasked with…

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    Prayer for the Crown-Shy

    2022 · Becky Chambers

    After touring the rural areas of the moon Panga, Sibling Dex, a Tea Monk of some renown, and Mosscap, a robot sent to determine what humanity really…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Monk and Robot books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “A Psalm for the Wild-Built”. Start with “A Psalm for the Wild-Built.”

How many books are in the Monk and Robot series?

We list 2 books by Becky Chambers , published between 2021–2022.

Where can I buy the Monk and Robot books?

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