Travis Baldree

Return to the cosy fantasy world of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes series with Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree, a freshly baked adventure featuring fan-favorite, foul-mouthed bookseller Fern. Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller’s life for decades, but now, in the face of crippling ennui, transplants herself to the city of Thune to hang out her shingle beside a long-absent friend’s coffee shop. What could be a better pairing? Surely a charming renovation montage will cure what ails her! If only things were so simple . . . It turns out that fixing your life isn’t a one-time prospect, nor as easy as a change of scenery and a lick of paint. A drunken and desperate night sees the rattkin waking far from home in the company of a legendary warrior surviving on inertia, an imprisoned chaos-goblin with a fondness for silverware, and an absolutely thumping hangover. As together they fend off a rogue’s gallery of ne’er-do-wells trying to claim the bounty the goblin represents, Fern may finally reconnect with the person she actually is when anything is possible . . .

An Instant New York Times BestsellerA Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2022A Library Reads PickAn Indie Next PickA Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee The much-beloved BookTok sensation, Travis Baldree's novel of high fantasy and low stakes. After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success -- not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone. But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed. "Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. Legends & Lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. This is my new comfort read."--Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart

DELUXE EDITION--for the first time in hardcover, this luxe edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Bookshops & Bonedust features new chapter art, beautiful new endpapers, and special stenciled edges An Instant #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Indie BestsellerA Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023An Amazon Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Book of 2023 When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek. Set in the world of New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree's Bookshops & Bonedust takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and secondhand books. Viv's career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam's Ravens isn't going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she's packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk--so far from the action that she worries she'll never be able to return to it. What's a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn't possibly imagine. Still, adventure isn't all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected. "Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. This is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. This is my new comfort read."--Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart, on Legends & Lattes

Nova istorija zi vzhe znajomogo vsesvitu Trevisa Boldri! Viv - moloda vojovnicha orchitsja. Prote jiji kar'jera u znamenitij vatazi najmantsiv, Vorrenovikh Voroniv, zachinajetsja ne zovsim tak, jak khotilosja b. Pereslidujuchi mogutnju nekromantku, Viv distaje poranennja j opinjajetsja na vimushenikh vakatsijakh u sonnomu primorskomu mistechku Murk. Scho robitime beztalanna najmanka, zmushena timchasovo pominjati zbroju na militsju? Zbuvati chas sered morja knizhok, u tovaristvi gostroji na jazik knigarki - libon, ostannja zabava, scho mogla spasti Viv na dumku. Prote same tsogo potrebuvali jiji dusha j tilo. I same take dozvillja dalo pochatok kolosalnim zminam u jiji zhitti. Ale j bez prigod ne obijshlosja! Zitknennja z pidozrilim chuzhintsem u sirikh lakhakh, znajomstvo zi svarlivoju i ambitnoju gnomkoju, burkhlivij kurortnij roman, navala ozbrojenikh shkeletiv - vijavljajetsja, v Murku ne tak uzhe j nudno!

Nova istorija zi vzhe znajomogo vsesvitu Trevisa Boldri! Viv - moloda vojovnicha orchitsja. Prote jiji kar'jera u znamenitij vatazi najmantsiv, Vorrenovikh Voroniv, zachinajetsja ne zovsim tak, jak khotilosja b. Pereslidujuchi mogutnju nekromantku, Viv distaje poranennja j opinjajetsja na vimushenikh vakatsijakh u sonnomu primorskomu mistechku Murk. Scho robitime beztalanna najmanka, zmushena timchasovo pominjati zbroju na militsju? Zbuvati chas sered morja knizhok, u tovaristvi gostroji na jazik knigarki - libon, ostannja zabava, scho mogla spasti Viv na dumku. Prote same tsogo potrebuvali jiji dusha j tilo. I same take dozvillja dalo pochatok kolosalnim zminam u jiji zhitti. Ale j bez prigod ne obijshlosja! Zitknennja z pidozrilim chuzhintsem u sirikh lakhakh, znajomstvo zi svarlivoju i ambitnoju gnomkoju, burkhlivij kurortnij roman, navala ozbrojenikh shkeletiv - vijavljajetsja, v Murku ne tak uzhe j nudno!

‘Glorious’ – Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London seriesSet in the world of BookTok sensation Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree's Bookshops & Bonedust is a cosy fantasy about the power of good bookshops, great friends and the unexpected choices along the way. First loves. Second-hand books. Epic adventures. Viv’s career with the renowned mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk – so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it. What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a struggling bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted. Even though it may be exactly what she needs. Still, adventure isn’t far away. A suspicious traveller in grey, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected. Sometimes, right things happen at the wrong time. Sometimes, what we need isn’t what we seek. And sometimes, we find ourselves in the stories we experience together . . . Readers love Bookshops & Bonedust!‘Reading this book feels like being wrapped up in a soft blanket’‘I think I actually might love this more than Legends & Lattes’‘This was all I had hoped for, and more’

Zatishne fentezi z podvijnoju portsijeju poshuku svogo shljakhu v zhitti. Orchitsja Viv stomilasja vid desjatilit roboti mechem ta krovoprolit. Pislja ostannogo zavdannja vona virishuje rozproschatisja z minulim zhittjam. Zabuta legenda, kazkovij artefakt i primarna nadija zavodjat jiji na vulitsi Tjuna, de Viv spodivajetsja vidkriti pershu v misti kav'jarnju. Odnak zdijsniti mriju pochati vse z chistogo arkusha j zminiti mech na kavovarku ne tak legko. Zrujnuvati plani Viv pragnut davni zakljati druzi ta neglasni gospodari Tjuna. Schob zbuduvati nareshti schos stale, orchitsi potribni novi druzi ta novi pidkhodi do rozv'jazannja problem. Na chitachiv chekaje garjache gornja fantastichnogo svitu z romantichnoju pinkoju!

Lämminhenkinen fantasia-bestseller on kuin halaus kansien välissä. Barbaarielämän uuvuttama Viv päättää muuttaa elämänsä kertaheitolla. Legenda mystisestä taikaesineestä saa hänet tavoittelemaan liki mahdotonta haavetta: hän aikoo perustaa vilkkaaseen Thuneen kaupungin ensimmäisen kahvilan. Uusi alku on kuitenkin huteralla pohjalla. Entisen elämän ryökäleet ja Thunen alamaailman hiipparit laittavat kapuloita rattaisiin - eikä kukaan tunnu edes tietävän, mitä kahvi on! Viv tarvitseekin uusia kumppaneita ja rautaisen luottamuksen suunnitelmansa onnistumiseen. Muinainen magia, kuohkeat leivonnaiset ja kuumat kupposet - siinäkö on avain ystävyyteen tai kenties johonkin sitäkin syvempään?

Orchitsja Viv stomilasja vid desjatilit roboti mechem ta krovoprolit. Pislja ostannogo zavdannja vona virishuje rozproschatisja z minulim zhittjam. Zabuta legenda, kazkovij artefakt i primarna nadija zavodjat jiji na vulitsi Tjuna, de Viv spodivajetsja vidkriti pershu v misti kav'jarnju. Odnak zdijsniti mriju pochati vse z chistogo arkusha j zminiti mech na kavovarku ne tak legko. Zrujnuvati plani Viv pragnut davni zakljati druzi ta neglasni gospodari Tjuna. Schob zbuduvati nareshti schos stale, orchitsi potribni novi druzi ta novi pidkhodi do rozv'jazannja problem. Na chitachiv chekaje garjache gornja fantastichnogo svitu z romantichnoju pinkoju!

An Instant #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Indie BestsellerA Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023An Amazon Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Book of 2023 When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek. Set in the world of New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree's Bookshops & Bonedust takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and secondhand books. Viv's career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam's Ravens isn't going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she's packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk--so far from the action that she worries she'll never be able to return to it. What's a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn't possibly imagine. Still, adventure isn't all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected. "Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. This is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. This is my new comfort read."--Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart, on Legends & Lattes

‘The most fun I've ever had in a coffee shop’ – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of LondonA cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts, Legends & Lattes is perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Katherine Addison and T. Kingfisher. From the Hugo Award-winning author, Travis Baldree. High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee. After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more. But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined . . . Return to the world of Legends & Lattes with Bookshops & Bonedust, the hilarious and heartwarming prequel.'This is a warm hug of a book, a place to retreat from the world for a little while, drink a coffee, and come out a little better' – T. Kingfisher, bestselling author of Nettle & Bone

An Instant New York Times BestsellerA Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2022A Library Reads PickAn Indie Next PickA Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee The much-beloved BookTok sensation, Travis Baldree's novel of high fantasy and low stakes. *This new edition includes a very special, never-before-seen bonus story, 'Pages to Fill.'* After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success -- not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone. But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed. "Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. Legends & Lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. This is my new comfort read."--Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart