The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
A #1 LibraryReads pick!
An Indie Next pick!
The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.
Join Kiela the librarian and her assistant, Caz the sentient spider plant, as they navigate the low stakes market of illegal spellmaking and the high risk business of starting over.
“Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world.” —Book Riot
Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn’t had to.
She and her assistant, Caz, a magically sentient spider plant, have spent the last eleven years sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite. But when a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz save as many books as they can carry and flee to a faraway island Kiela was sure she’d never return to: her childhood home. Kiela hopes to lay low in the overgrown and rundown cottage her late parents left her and figure out a way to survive without drawing the attention of either the empire or the revolutionaries. Much to her dismay, in addition to a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor, she finds the town neglected and in a state of disrepair.
The empire, for all its magic and power, has been neglecting for years the people who depend on magical intervention to maintain healthy livestock and crops. Not only that, but the very magic that should be helping them has been creating destructive storms that have taken a toll on the island. Due to her past role at the library, Kiela feels partially responsible for this, and now she’s determined to find a way to make things right: by opening the island’s first-ever secret spellshop.
Her plan comes with risks—the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela comes to make a place for herself among the kind and quirky townspeople of her former home, she realizes that in order to make a life for herself, she must learn to break down the walls she has built up so high.
Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, Sarah Beth Durst’s The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Praise for this book
Praise for The Spellshop
A New York TImes, USA Today, and indie bestseller!
"If the words 'cottagecore fantasy romance' sound appealing, this is the fall book for you. Durst’s cheerful, unapologetically low-stakes novel is an exemplar of the literary subgenre." —The New York Times
“Expect slow days in a sleepy coastal village, baked goods, winged kittens, a sentient spider plant, and a hot man who builds bookshelves for our heroine. I, for one, couldn’t ask for more.” —Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
"Those who come for the cheery aesthetic and celebration of everyday successes... will find this utterly delightful."—Publisher's Weekly
"A story full of love, magic, plants, books, and mutual aid, for those who love to see heroes fight for a gentle life and a cozy corner of the world to call their own." —Booklist
"Kindness is king in this soft and breezy low-stakes cottagecore fantasy."—Kirkus
"As comforting as homemade jam on a fresh baked muffin!" —Rebecca Thorne, author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
"Thoroughly enchanting!" —Heather Webber, USA Today bestselling author
“The Spellshop is about believing in the kindness of people, even when you’ve seen nothing but cruelty.” —J.R. Dawson, author of The First Bright Thing
"Reading this book was like sitting in the sun, watching bees in the foxgloves; I finished the book smiling." —Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale
Praise for The Enchanted Greenhouse
A New York TImes, USA Today, and indie bestseller!
“A beautiful, profoundly hopeful love letter to the magic of community.” —Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
“The perfect comfort-read to sink into! —Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen
“This magical novel offers the reader a respite from cold reality, a balm of beauty and fragrance, and a spell of priceless enchantment.” —Jennifer K. Lambert, USA TODAY bestselling author of Never the Roses
“Kind, comforting, and utterly delightful – reading this book feels like coming home.” —Julie Leong, bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes
"A charming ensemble of characters, delightful mythical beings, and a sprinkle of wondrous magic make this world one you'll want to linger in well past the final page." —M. Stevenson, author of Behooved
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Featured in The New York Times's "The Novels Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026"!
"Oh, is Sarah Beth Durst good at writing imaginative magical worlds! A really beautiful book that made my heart melt." —Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen
About the AuthorSarah Beth Durst is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty-five books for adults, teens, and kids, including the cozy fantasy novel The Spellshop. She's been awarded an American Library Association Alex Award, as well as a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Several of her books have been optioned for film/television, including Drink Slay Love, which was made into a TV movie and was a question on Jeopardy! She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, her children, and her ill-mannered cat.
Title: The Spellshop
Author(s): Sarah Beth Durst
ISBN: 9781250324610
Copyright 2024
Release Date: July 09, 2024
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats
Dragonmount is a proud provider of DRM-free eBooks. By purchasing any eBook from our store, you are not only helping support our website, but you are helping small businesses thrive in a market traditionally dominated by large companies. Learn more in our eBook FAQ.
About The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER!
A #1 LibraryReads pick!
An Indie Next pick!
The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.
Join Kiela the librarian and her assistant, Caz the sentient spider plant, as they navigate the low stakes market of illegal spellmaking and the high risk business of starting over.
“Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world.” —Book Riot
Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn’t had to.
She and her assistant, Caz, a magically sentient spider plant, have spent the last eleven years sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite. But when a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz save as many books as they can carry and flee to a faraway island Kiela was sure she’d never return to: her childhood home. Kiela hopes to lay low in the overgrown and rundown cottage her late parents left her and figure out a way to survive without drawing the attention of either the empire or the revolutionaries. Much to her dismay, in addition to a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor, she finds the town neglected and in a state of disrepair.
The empire, for all its magic and power, has been neglecting for years the people who depend on magical intervention to maintain healthy livestock and crops. Not only that, but the very magic that should be helping them has been creating destructive storms that have taken a toll on the island. Due to her past role at the library, Kiela feels partially responsible for this, and now she’s determined to find a way to make things right: by opening the island’s first-ever secret spellshop.
Her plan comes with risks—the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela comes to make a place for herself among the kind and quirky townspeople of her former home, she realizes that in order to make a life for herself, she must learn to break down the walls she has built up so high.
Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, Sarah Beth Durst’s The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Praise for this book
Praise for The Spellshop
A New York TImes, USA Today, and indie bestseller!
"If the words 'cottagecore fantasy romance' sound appealing, this is the fall book for you. Durst’s cheerful, unapologetically low-stakes novel is an exemplar of the literary subgenre." —The New York Times
“Expect slow days in a sleepy coastal village, baked goods, winged kittens, a sentient spider plant, and a hot man who builds bookshelves for our heroine. I, for one, couldn’t ask for more.” —Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
"Those who come for the cheery aesthetic and celebration of everyday successes... will find this utterly delightful."—Publisher's Weekly
"A story full of love, magic, plants, books, and mutual aid, for those who love to see heroes fight for a gentle life and a cozy corner of the world to call their own." —Booklist
"Kindness is king in this soft and breezy low-stakes cottagecore fantasy."—Kirkus
"As comforting as homemade jam on a fresh baked muffin!" —Rebecca Thorne, author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
"Thoroughly enchanting!" —Heather Webber, USA Today bestselling author
“The Spellshop is about believing in the kindness of people, even when you’ve seen nothing but cruelty.” —J.R. Dawson, author of The First Bright Thing
"Reading this book was like sitting in the sun, watching bees in the foxgloves; I finished the book smiling." —Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale
Praise for The Enchanted Greenhouse
A New York TImes, USA Today, and indie bestseller!
“A beautiful, profoundly hopeful love letter to the magic of community.” —Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
“The perfect comfort-read to sink into! —Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen
“This magical novel offers the reader a respite from cold reality, a balm of beauty and fragrance, and a spell of priceless enchantment.” —Jennifer K. Lambert, USA TODAY bestselling author of Never the Roses
“Kind, comforting, and utterly delightful – reading this book feels like coming home.” —Julie Leong, bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes
"A charming ensemble of characters, delightful mythical beings, and a sprinkle of wondrous magic make this world one you'll want to linger in well past the final page." —M. Stevenson, author of Behooved
Praise for Sea of Charms
Featured in The New York Times's "The Novels Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026"!
"Oh, is Sarah Beth Durst good at writing imaginative magical worlds! A really beautiful book that made my heart melt." —Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen
About the Author
Sarah Beth Durst is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty-five books for adults, teens, and kids, including the cozy fantasy novel The Spellshop. She's been awarded an American Library Association Alex Award, as well as a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Several of her books have been optioned for film/television, including Drink Slay Love, which was made into a TV movie and was a question on Jeopardy! She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, her children, and her ill-mannered cat.
Title: The Spellshop
Author(s): Sarah Beth Durst
ISBN: 9781250324610
Copyright 2024
Release Date: July 09, 2024
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats
Dragonmount is a proud provider of DRM-free eBooks. By purchasing any eBook from our store, you are not only helping support our website, but you are helping small businesses thrive in a market traditionally dominated by large companies. Learn more in our eBook FAQ.
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