Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree — book slip

Viv, a young orc mercenary, is injured during a battle against the necromancer Varine the Pale and is sent to the seaside town of Murk to recover. Initially restless, she befriends Fern, the foul-mouthed proprietor of Thistleburr Booksellers, and Maylee, a dwarf baker. As Viv helps revitalize the struggling bookshop, she discovers a love for reading and forms deep connections with the townsfolk. However, the arrival of a mysterious traveler and an unexpected number of skeletons suggest that adventure isn't far behind.

For fans of cozy fantasy and heartwarming tales, this prequel to 'Legends & Lattes' offers a delightful escape into a world of books and unexpected friendships.