Record of a Spaceborn Few

From the ground, we stand. From our ship, we live.By the stars, we hopeHundreds of years ago, the last humans left Earth. After centuries wandering empty space, humanity was welcomed - mostly - by the species that govern the Milky Way, and their generational journey came to an end. But this is old history. Today, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. When a disaster rocks this already fragile community, those Exodans who have not yet left for alien cities struggle to find their way in an uncertain future. Among them are a mother, a young apprentice, an alien academic, a caretaker for the dead, a man searching for a place to belong, and an archivist, who ensures no one's story is forgotten. Each has their own voice, but all seek answers to inescapable questions: Why remain among the stars when there are habitable worlds within reach? And what is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination?Praise for The Wayfarers'Joyously written and a joy to read'Claire North, author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August'Atmospheric, immersive and most importantly - fun to read. I didn't want it to end'Sarah Lotz, author of The Three'Chambers is simply an exceptional talent, quietly and beautifully redefining the space opera'Tor.com'The most fun that I've had with a novel in a long, long time'iO9[Author photo] [cover of Long Way and Closed and Common]Hodder.co.ukotherscribbles.com@HodderBooks/hodderbooksCenturies after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat.Tessa chose to stay home when her brother Ashby left for the stars, but has to question that decision when her position in the Fleet is threatened.Kip, a reluctant young apprentice, itches for change but doesn't know where to find it.Sawyer, a lost and lonely newcomer, is just looking for a place to belong.When a disaster rocks this already fragile community, these Exodans who still call the Fleet their home can no longer avoid the inescapable question:What is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination?

'The best speculative fiction currently being written' John Connolly *THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SERIES * From the ground, we stand. From our ship, we live. By the stars, we hope. The incredible new novel by Becky Chambers, author of the beloved The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. #SpacebornFew Centuries after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat. Tessa chose to stay home when her brother Ashby left for the stars, but has to question that decision when her position in the Fleet is threatened. Kip, a reluctant young apprentice, itches for change but doesn't know where to find it. Sawyer, a lost and lonely newcomer, is just looking for a place to belong. When a disaster rocks this already fragile community, those Exodans who still call the Fleet their home can no longer avoid the inescapable question: What is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination? PRAISE 'The best speculative fiction currently being written . . . Becky Chambers is a wonder, and I feel better for having her books in my life.' John Connolly, author of the Charlie Parker Thrillers 'Yes, these books really are that good . . . Anyone who scorns sci-fi as a lesser genre really doesn't deserve to read anything as splendid as this.' Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat 'An emotional, moving look at what it means to be human, and the importance of heritage and legacy' Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe