A mizzy sort of day and the dogs and I are about to head out for our mid morning walk. Here is your Advent Calendar book for today.
"Back in my earlier years, when I was discovering the joys of reading, I used to focus on one book at a time. More recently, as I joined online book groups and became an enthusiastic participant with various reading challenges, I started reading 2 of 3 books at a time (oh, who am I kidding, 5 - 7 at a time, depending on my mood). I'd read two or three a day, around 30 - 50 pages each and feel satisfied with my daily results. Every now and then, as I start a book, I just don't even bother putting it down and focus on it until I'm finished.
With that preamble out of the way, A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers, the 2nd and so far final book in the Monk & Robot duology, was one such book. Like the first book, it was so easy to sink into the two characters and the wonderful story that I just had to finish it before I went back to my other books.
Sibling Dex is a monk who, in the first book, began a journey on a tea cart, traveling to village after village, opening his tea shop and serving and providing counsel to other citizens of the small moon, which they call home. On this journey, he met a free robot, Mosscap, who wanted to visit humanity again (robots were granted freedom and had gone into the wilderness to live) and see 'what they needed'? This second story is their journey around their home, visiting various communities.
It's a gentle, slow moving story, basically small vignettes as the two get to know each other, become close friends, and visit with communities. Thoughtful discussions, humor, positivity, just a book that leaves you feeling good. Sibling Dex and Mosscap are wonderful creations. The moon is a fascinating, interesting place. The people are neat. Don't expect action, just a gentle, loving, positive, entertaining story. For the moment, there are two books in the series. If Becky Chambers decides to keep it that way, I'll be perfectly happy because the ending was so satisfying. If there are no more books, I'm happy to start her Wayfarers series. (4.5 stars)"
And the puppies and I are off. Have a great week!
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