A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Winner of the Hugo Award

In a world where robots once served humans and then gained self-awareness, a tea monk's life changes when a robot appears after centuries of absence. The robot is on a mission to fulfil an old promise by checking in with humans. It seeks to answer the question "what do people need?" However, the answer varies depending on who is asked. The story explores themes of purpose and fulfilment in a society that has everything it wants.