Hopeful Speculations Book Club: Monk & Robot duology

​Welcome to the first edition of the bimonthly Hopeful Speculations Book Club!

​A collaboration between The Climateverse and the Department of Imaginary Affairs, this is a community-building space to connect over speculative fiction and "read our way through the dark."

​Together we'll read everything from fantasy and sci fi to magical realism and even historical fiction, from diverse authors around the world, all grappling with questions of the futures we're hurtling towards, and how to chart our way to brighter possibilities.

​First up is the Monk and Robot duology by Becky Chambers. This warm and cozy read is perfect for the dark winter energy, and comprises of two short novellas:
-A Psalm for the Wild Built and
-A Prayer for the Crown Shy

​And of course, we'll be taking a spin on the typical book club meeting. Expect guided discussion about the book, of course, but we'll also close each session with a futures activity based on the book!

​Happy reading, and we look forward to discussing it together soon :)