Wayfarers Series by Becky Chambers 5 Book Set

Wayfarers Series 5 Books Collection Set by Becky Chambers gathers five science fiction novels set within a shared universe. Across the collection, the stories move between life aboard a well-worn ship, shifting ideas of identity and belonging, and humanity’s evolving place within a wider galactic community.

The set follows a range of perspectives and situations: a newcomer joining the crew of the Wayfarer in search of distance from her past; an artificial intelligence starting over in a synthetic body in a world where her kind are illegal; and the Exodus Fleet facing uncertainty as more humans depart for alien cities. Elsewhere, three strangers are brought together with little to do but wait, each meeting a personal turning point. The collection also includes a near-future narrative centred on a breakthrough in human spaceflight, using a method known as somaforming to help astronauts survive hostile environments beyond Earth.

Included titles

• The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
• A Closed and Common Orbit
• Record of a Spaceborn Few
• The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
• To Be Taught, If Fortunate

Key details

• Five-book collection set
• Wayfarers series by Becky Chambers
• Includes five individually titled novels

Synopses

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer expecting a quiet place to stay for a while. On an ageing ship that offers both travel and a sense of home, she finds space from a troubled past. Before long, she realises she has taken on more than she anticipated.

A Closed and Common Orbit

Lovelace, once a ship’s artificial intelligence, experiences a complete shut-down and reboot. She wakes in a new body and must begin again in synthetic form. With her kind illegal, she feels profoundly alone, though not entirely without support.

Record of a Spaceborn Few

Long after humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet endures as a living relic, known to many but seen by few outsiders. As humanity becomes part of the galactic community, new opportunities open up. For those who have not left for alien cities, the change brings fear that their way of life is under threat.

The Galaxy, and the Ground Within

Three strangers are unexpectedly brought together with little to do but wait. Pei, a cargo runner, stands at a crossroads between duty to her people and duty to herself. Roveg, an exiled artist, has an urgent family appointment, while Speaker faces separation from her twin for the first time.

To Be Taught, If Fortunate

At the turn of the twenty-second century, scientists make a breakthrough in human spaceflight. A method called somaforming enables astronauts to survive hostile environments away from Earth using synthetic biological supplementations.