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A Psalm For The Wild Built by Becky Chambers

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In A Psalm For The Wild Built, did you enjoy ...

... gentle, hopeful tone and uplifting narrative?

The Tea Master and the Detective by Aliette de Bodard

If you loved the soothing, restorative atmosphere and sense of possibility in A Psalm for the Wild-Built, you'll find similar comfort in The Tea Master and the Detective. Follow The Shadow's Child, an AI ship who brews mind-calming teas, as she cautiously builds a friendship with a prickly detective. Their journey through space is as much about healing and connection as it is about solving mysteries, leaving you with a warm sense of hope.

... stories focused on a small cast and intimate setting?

The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss

Did you enjoy the close, gentle focus on just a couple of characters and their quiet daily rituals in A Psalm for the Wild-Built? The Slow Regard of Silent Things invites you into the solitary world of Auri as she tenderly tends her underground home. There's little action, but a profound sense of intimacy and comfort in the details of her life—perfect for fans of stories that feel like a cozy conversation.

... curious, questioning artificial intelligence and deep philosophical themes?

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

If the thoughtful exploration of purpose, consciousness, and selfhood in the relationship between Dex and Mosscap spoke to you, you'll love the journey of Murderbot in All Systems Red. As Murderbot navigates its own autonomy and emotional landscape, you'll find humor, heart, and plenty of room for reflection on what it means to be alive.

... soft, character-driven science fiction centered on relationships and cultures?

The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers

If you were drawn to the gentle, thoughtful approach to science fiction in A Psalm for the Wild-Built, you’ll be delighted by The Galaxy, and the Ground Within. Here, a diverse group of travelers from different worlds are stranded together, leading to warm, nuanced conversations about life, connection, and what it means to be part of a community.

... nature, ecology, and humanity's relationship with the environment?

The Bear by Andrew Krivak

If Mosscap's reverence for nature and Dex's journey through wild landscapes lingered with you, The Bear is a quiet, beautifully written ode to the last two people on Earth as they navigate a world reclaimed by nature. It’s a gentle meditation on coexistence, stewardship, and the beauty and solace found in the natural world.

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