In Becky Chambers’ "A Psalm for the Wild-Built," readers are transported to a future where humanity and sentient robots coexist, but have chosen to follow separate paths. This contemplative novella examines what it means to seek purpose and fulfillment in a world that seems to have solved its fundamental problems. Through the journey of Sibling Dex, a tea monk searching for meaning, and Mosscap, a robot eager to understand people, Chambers invites readers on a gentle exploration of self-discovery, societal values, and interspecies connection. The narrative’s tranquil pace and philosophical undertones encourage reflection on existence, happiness, and the...