Bookshops & Bonedust

By: Travis Baldree

Narrated by: Travis Baldree

A 2025 Audie Award winner for Best Fantasy! This program is read by the author.

"Read by the author, a talented and animated fantasy narrator who also voiced Legends, the book presents a colorful cast of new and familiar characters that is sure to ensorcell and delight listeners." —Booklist

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 second-hand 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

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

Exactly what I needed

I'm a huge fan of Travis' narration and stumbled upon the first book in my recommended titles. A stats block about how a coffee shop menu grows as business does? Hilarious and meaningful in a way that both pokes fun of the litrpg genre, but provides something endearing by itself. I was disappointed at forst that this wasn't a progression of the first book, but five minutes in and I was hooked regardless. it's high stakes action in a completely toned back manner of most fantasy novels and it's a good break from the more mainstream titles. This series is for sure in my top 5 so far, and I'm not ashamed to admit that tears were shed in the epilogue. Can't wait for the next one!

I’m crying!❤️

L&L has become a comfort read that I dive into when I need something warm and fuzzy. Bookshops and Bonedust, while having the same feel, took me on an adventure and in the end; excitement, glee and tears met me as the story concluded. Travis, thank you for this story, and I dare say I hope to read more in the world of Vic and friends in the future!!

sweet

sweet, good story, anticipating the next book, good characters, good read, cozy with some smashing to keep it real

Loved it.

I loved the book and it was a great addition to the story and love the authors work.

The ending was very reflective and touching

I dislike the homosexual aspect , the rest of the book was a thoughtful and reflective experience.