Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Travis Baldree

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

You’ve heard of cozy mysteries, now it’s time for cozy fantasy! A delightful debut for fans of TJ Klune and T Kingfisher, about a retired orc who trades the warrior life for the quiet life. Or so she planned... It’s a hot cup of slice-of-life fantasy with a dollop of romantic froth.

This gorgeous Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes - French flaps with exclusive art created by the author, an original city map of Thune designed by the author and exclusive pages from Viv's journal.

The much-beloved BookTok sensation Legends & Lattes is Travis Baldree's novel of high fantasy and low stakes.

*The new paperback edition will include a very special, never-before-seen bonus story, 'Pages to Fill.'*

Come take a load off at Viv's cafe, the first & only coffee shop in Thune. Grand opening!

Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv, the orc barbarian, cashes out of the warrior’s life with one final score. A forgotten legend, a fabled artifact, and an unreasonable amount of hope lead her to the streets of Thune, where she plans to open the first coffee shop the city has ever seen.

However, her dreams of a fresh start filling mugs instead of swinging swords are hardly a sure bet. Old frenemies and Thune’s shady underbelly may just upset her plans. To finally build something that will last, Viv will need some new partners, and a different kind of resolve.

“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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250894465
Publisher:	Tom Doherty Associates
Publication date:	11/08/2022
Edition description:	B&N Exclusive Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Travis Baldree is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate. Apparently, he now also writes books, including the novel Legends & Lattes. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his very patient family and their small, nervous dog.

Editorial Reviews

"This is a story about following your dreams, even when they take you away from who you thought you had to be. It's sweet, beautiful and, most of all, kind. I hugely recommend this book."—Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart A Doorway

“Legends & Lattes is a big-hearted story about the small things in life. A lovingly written ode to the genre, it is a must-read for every D&D player who has ever wondered what happens after 'happily ever after.'”—Cassandra Khaw, USA Today bestselling author

"A gentle little cozy set against an epic fantasy backdrop. . . . This charming outing will please anyone who’s ever wished to spend time in a fantasy world without all the quests and battles."—Publishers Weekly

“Legends & Lattes is a uniquely beautiful book. Its cast of endearing characters have no interest at all in killing one another. There is no Great Evil, no bloody battles, and yet the pillars of great fantasy—resilience, fellowship, and a desire to make the world a better place—are all here. It’s wonderfully wholesome, and I hope heralds the rise of a 'slice-of-life' sub-genre in modern fantasy.”—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld

“The most fun I've ever had in a coffee shop.”—Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London

“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

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