HumanistsMN Fantasy Book Club: "A Psalm for the Wild-Built " by B. Chambers

Any and all are welcome at our monthly HumanistsMN Fantasy Book Club! Join us the last Wednesday of every month -- or come as you are able. Come discuss the book of the month with us -- or listen in and contribute to our frequent meanderings about pop-culture and other passions.

Our book for May is "A Psalm for the Wild-Built " by Becky Chambers. Centuries before, robots of Panga gained self-awareness, laid down their tools, wandered, en masse into the wilderness, never to be seen again. They faded into myth and urban legend.

Now the life of the tea monk who tells this story is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered. But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. They will need to ask it a lot. Chambers' series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter?

Our book club facilitator is Cory Brodeur, HumanistsMN member, who enjoys getting lost in fantasy books, nerdy pop culture discussions, and cats. Cory's goal is to bring people together to bond over fantasy worlds while discussing how we can make positive changes in the real world!

This event is sponsored by HumanistsMN. We are a secular non-profit organization with the goal of bettering our community, connecting with others, promoting educational opportunities, and defending basic human rights.

We are 100% volunteer powered. If you want to help give back, consider becoming a member to help us cover costs and bring together the community. Not ready to join? Donations are gratefully accepted! Join or donate at [HumanistsMN.org](https://humanistsmn.org).