Prague's Newest SciFi Book Club (English-language)

**Hello again Members,**The winner by one vote is.... The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers The acclaimed modern science fiction masterpiece, Hugo Award winner for Best Series! Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space―and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet―in this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star. Rosemary Harper doesn’t expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. While the patched-up ship has seen better days, it offers her a bed, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and most importantly, some distance from her past. In this character-driven sci-fi story, the introspective young woman who learned early to keep to herself has never met anyone remotely like the ship’s diverse crew, including Sissix, the exotic reptilian pilot, chatty engineers Kizzy and Jenks who keep the ship running, and Ashby, their noble captain. Life aboard the Wayfarer is chaotic and crazy―exactly what Rosemary wants. It’s also about to get extremely dangerous when the crew is offered the job of a lifetime. Tunneling wormholes through space to a distant planet is definitely lucrative and will keep them comfortable for years. But risking her life wasn’t part of the plan. In the far reaches of deep space, this tiny Wayfarer crew will confront a host of unexpected mishaps and thrilling sci-fi adventures that force them to depend on each other. To survive, Rosemary’s got to learn how to rely on this assortment of oddballs―an experience that teaches her about love and trust, and that having a family isn’t necessarily the worst thing in the universe. (via Amazon Books) Enjoy your August and Happy Reading! A&R *Prior Thread* Please save the date for our next book club at the Globe! Vote here for your favorite option of of the 5 choices for our August read. Google Forms: https://forms.gle/N2UPuxpY9knynNai8 Remember to hit "Submit" at the bottom of the form to record your vote. Reminder, our survey ends, July 30th at 22:00. We will announce the lead candidate by July 31st (unless there is a tie)! Thanks all, A&R Event Structure • Book Club starts around 7:00pm and runs through 8:30pm. • Social time from 8:30 - 9:00pm. • No prep needed, just show up with an open mind and heart. • We meet on the balcony level of the bookstore. • All are welcomed even if you haven't finished the book. • Be prepared for spoilers. • The discussion is in English.