Wayfarers Books in Order

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Becky Chambers' Hugo Award-winning Wayfarers series is a quartet of science fiction novels published between 2014 and 2021, set in a shared galaxy governed by the Galactic Commons. Each book follows a different crew or community and presents a self-contained story, featuring character-driven narratives that explore themes such as found family, identity, and coexistence among species. The series is recognized for its optimistic tone and innovative worldbuilding and is part of Chambers' broader body of work, which includes other novels and novellas.

Wayfarers series was first published in 2010.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

    The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

    2014 · Becky Chambers

    The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet is a 2014 science fiction novel by Becky Chambers. Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the patched-up ship…

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  2. Cover of A Closed and Common Orbit

    A Closed and Common Orbit

    2016 · Becky Chambers

    Lovelace was once a ship's artificial intelligence with human-like emotions and awareness. After her ship was severely damaged, she had to reboot and…

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  3. Cover of Record of a Spaceborn Few

    Record of a Spaceborn Few

    2018 · Becky Chambers

    Centuries after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet remains a symbol of human history and identity. It is a place known to many humans but…

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  4. Cover of The Galaxy, and the Ground Within

    The Galaxy, and the Ground Within

    2021 · Becky Chambers

    Gora is a planet with no water, no air, and no native life. It serves as a stopover for ships traveling between wormholes in the Galactic Commons.…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Wayfarers series books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and reflected in the publisher's series numbering; the author has stated each novel stands alone. Start with “The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.”

How many books are in the Wayfarers series series?

We list 4 books by Becky Chambers , published between 2014–2021.

Where can I buy the Wayfarers series books?

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