A Prayer for the Crown-Shy (Monk & Robot, #2)

by Becky Chambers

“You’re saying that instead of a system of currency that tracks individual trade, you have one that facilitates exchange through the community. Because … all exchange benefits the community as a whole?”

“Nobody should be barred from necessities or comforts just because they don’t have the right number next to their name.”

“I read a book while you were sleeping,” Mosscap said, holding up its pocket computer. “And I would really like to discuss it with you.”

Dex blinked. “The hell have you been reading?” “Everything,” Mosscap said.

fab shack

How could this place still be there, if the you that once lived there no longer existed?

You don’t have to have a reason to be tired. You don’t have to earn rest or comfort. You’re allowed to just be.

“I don’t think it’s very kind to use an entire subclass of animal as a metaphor for behavior that you deem unseemly.”

“How am I supposed to tell people they’re good enough as they are when I don’t think I am?” they said.