Cosy Fantasy

Fangs for Nothing is a cosy paranormal romance featuring a grumpy vampire and a sunshine human, a meddling book club, a compelling murder mystery – and endless cups of tea. Lord Alaric Valerian has a problem. His mother is visiting his castle for the first time, but she doesn’t know that Alaric has filled every room with centuries of his...

'A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic, this book wholly enchanted me' — Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches Enter the world of the hidden folk — and discover the most whimsical, enchanting, and heart-warming tale you'll read this year, featuring the intrepid Emily Wilde... Emily Wilde is good at many things:...

'Funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it' — Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January Whilst foraging for startleflower, perfumer Grace finds herself pursued by ruffians and rescued by a handsome paladin in shining armour. Only, to outwit her hunters, they must pretend to be doing something very unrespectable in an alleyway. Stephen, a...

Pre-order this charming, cosy romantasy now! ‘The cutest cosy fantasy’ – reader review When Saphira opens her cafe welcoming pet baby dragons, she isn’t expecting it to be quite so hard to keep the fires burning. But her young dragon patrons keep incinerating her furniture, which means selling coffee isn’t covering all her costs. Local heart-throb Aiden is a gardener,...

'Exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once. And beautifully written, with a plot as cunning as fine embroidery' — Catriona Ward From two-time Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes a darkly cosy queer fantasy romance with a thrilling murder mystery, set in the same world as Paladin's Grace and Swordheart. Piper is a lich-doctor, a physician who...

The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst tells the tale of Terlu Perna, who broke the law for the simple reason of loneliness. She cast a spell to create a magically sentient spider plant. As a result of her actions, she was transformed into a wooden statue and hidden away in an alcove of the North Reading Room of the...

Howl's Moving Castle meets The House in the Cerulean Sea in Andrea Eames’ debut cosy fantasy: a cheeky butcher's daughter, a befuddlingly handsome sorcerer, and his clever talking cat unlock magical secrets in the dark heart of their kingdom – and just might discover the meaning of true love. Everyone in Foss Butcher’s village knows what happens when the magic-workers...

A young woman inherits a Tokyo pawn shop where you can sell your deepest regrets, sparking a dream-like and magical adventure—Before the Coffee Gets Cold meets Studio Ghibli. On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see only a cosy ramen restaurant. And just the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a...

WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICK WOMAN & HOME NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH iPaper TOP FICTION PICK Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum is a magical tale of new beginnings and the healing power of books. The novel follows the life of Yeongju, a woman who seemingly had it all—a university degree, a respectable job, and...

'This book is pure, sexy, dirty joy' Goodreads reviewer on That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon When I was a little girl, my Ma used to read me stories every night. Some were epic adventures with high stakes and exciting twists, while others were of princesses trapped in towers guarded by fierce dragons. The pitiful princess would...

#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson meshes Jason Bourne, epic fantasy, and time travel together in a standalone adventure where an amnesiac wizard's only hope of survival in medieval England lies in recovering his missing memories. A man awakes in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where he...

An uplifting and heartwarming tale, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune has captured the hearts of readers and soared to the top of bestseller lists, including the New York Times, USA Today, and the Washington Post. Linus Baker leads a solitary and unremarkable life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house accompanied by a cunning cat...

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer seamlessly blends the enchanting whimsy of fairy tales with the comedic charm of a workplace romp. In a world where the fantastical meets everyday office duties, this delightful novel takes readers on an unforgettable journey where magic and humour collide with unexpected romance. Evie Sage is desperate for employment to support her...

A human, a dwarf and an elf walk into a bake-off... The first in a heartwarming cosy fantasy series by J. Penner. She doesn't need to have magic in order to be magic... In the heart of Adenashire, where elfish enchantments and dwarven delights rule, human baker Arleta Starstone works twice as hard at perfecting her unique blend of baking...

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune is a masterful blend of wit, poignancy, and kindness, offering a comforting narrative for those navigating life's challenges. This enchanting story introduces Wallace Price, a man who dedicated his existence to his career, only to find himself confronting his mortality in the most unexpected of ways. Upon his death, Wallace's spirit is collected...

‘Quite simply the best writer of magic there is’ Neil Gaiman ‘Truly magical … Guaranteed to leave you gasping’ The Bookseller ‘She is the best writer of magical fantasy for children’ Evening Standard Howl's Moving Castle In this beloved modern classic, young Sophie Hatter from the land of Ingary catches the unwelcome attention of the Witch of the Waste and...

Spilling the tea has never been so cozy... The second in a heartwarming cozy fantasy series by J. Penner. In the quaint town of Adenashire, Doli Butterbuckle, a people-pleasing sunshine dwarf, is content with her simple tea magic and circle of friends. It's true she's never quite lived up to family expectations, but life is just fine—until her parents arrive...

#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings us deeper into the Cosmere Universe with a standalone adventure that will appeal to fans of The Princess Bride. The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands...

A man awakens in a mysterious clearing, disoriented and alone. He finds himself in what appears to be medieval England, with no recollection of his identity, origins, or purpose. Struggling with his fragmented memory, he soon discovers that he is being pursued by individuals from his own time. His enigmatic past is his greatest enemy, and unravelling it becomes his...

Creepy, funny, heartfelt, and full of fantastic characters I absolutely loved — Melissa Caruso on Nettle & Bone Marguerite Florian is a spy with two problems. A former employer wants her dead, and one of her new bodyguards is a far too good-looking paladin with a martyr complex. Shane is a paladin with three problems. His god is dead, his...

A sharp-witted, high fantasy farce featuring killer moat squid, toxic masculinity, evil wizards, and a garlic festival—all at once. Perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher, K. J. Parker, and Travis Baldree. It's bad enough waking up in a half-destroyed evil wizard's workshop with no eyebrows, no memories, and no idea how long you have before the Dread Lord Whomever shows...

A young woman inherits a Tokyo pawn shop where you can sell your deepest regrets, sparking a dream-like and magical adventure—Before the Coffee Gets Cold meets Studio Ghibli. On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see only a cosy ramen restaurant. And just the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a...

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....

From two-time Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Paladin's Strength, the perfect blend of cosy fantasy romance and classic fantasy adventure featuring an order of secretive nuns, a swashbuckling paladin and a strange hive of rabbits. He's a paladin of a dead god, tracking a supernatural killer across a continent. She's a nun from a secretive order, on the trail...

‘Utterly unique, hilarious, swoony beyond my wildest dreams! This book is an instant classic and a true masterpiece, it took my breath away and made my heart explode’ Ali Hazelwood A slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy featuring a scholarly healer and a gentleman assassin, set in an exquisite fantasy world, perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia...

The Amberglow Candy Store is a charming fable-like novel in translation about half-fox shopkeeper Kogetsu, who learns life and emotional lessons through his interactions with the customers in his shop. It is perfect for fans of Before The Coffee Gets Cold. This delightful book of linked stories adds a sprinkle of cosy fantasy and a fable-like touch. The story takes...

Imagine waking up in a cosy photo studio in the mountains, between this world and the next. A kind man hands you a hot drink and a stack of photographs, one from every day of your life. There are hundreds, even thousands of them. They capture your best days and your worst, memories you treasure and those you try to...

Reading The Honey Witch is like dreaming in a fragrant sunlit garden while bees sing around you. It's a gorgeous book, with a lovely cottagecore ambience and a heart-warming sapphic romance intertwined with unique magic that enchants the imagination. - India Holton, internationally bestselling author The Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true love. That is her curse to...

'A charmingly whimsical delight... Five dazzling, gladdening stars' – India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels. The third instalment in the enchanting light academia Emily Wilde books, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she loves, from Sunday Times bestselling author Heather Fawcett. Emily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist,...

'I'm sorry? A fantasy romcom that is ACTUALLY funny and has a Black woman lead? And there's buckets of nachos? And a lesbian centaur? Give me a million books in the series, please.' Goodreads review All I wanted to do was live my life in peace. Maybe get a cat, expand my spice farm. Really anything that doesn't involve going...

Stasya lives in an isolated farming village on the edge of the mysterious Heartwood Forest with her unusual dog for company. Thought odd by the locals, she is tolerated for her rare gift with animals. Engaging with her fellow humans is difficult, with one exception: goatherd Lukas, who shares her love of storytelling. The peace of Heartwood is shattered when...

Reading The Honey Witch is like dreaming in a fragrant sunlit garden while bees sing around you. It's a gorgeous book, with a lovely cottagecore ambience and a heart-warming sapphic romance intertwined with unique magic that enchants the imagination. — India Holton, internationally bestselling author THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true...

Reyna and Kianthe dream of opening a friendly book shop together, serving the very best tea and cakes. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters - all complemented by love and good company. But Reyna is an elite bodyguard to a vengeful queen, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence. Leaving their lives...

What if love is the best magic of all? Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she...

BEN ROSEWOOD NEVER MEANT TO BE BOUND TO A VAMPIRE SUCCUBUS, ESPECIALLY ONE AS SEXY-YET-TERRIFYING AS ELEONORE BETTENCOURT-DEVEREUX, BUT THERE ARE SOME FANG-TASTIC PERKS... 'Whimsically sexy, charmingly romantic, and magically hilarious!' ALI HAZELWOOD Werewolf Ben Rosewood is happy with his life. One hundred percent. Everything is fine!! His business is thriving. His anxiety disorder is... well, it's been better. As...

Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne follows Reyna and Kianthe, who have no trouble ruling the Queendom, battling evil alchemists, and rescuing baby dragons. However, can they save their town from the ravening influx of tourists? All Reyna wanted was a relaxing cup of tea. She didn't expect to be kidnapped and dropped in a hidden cell,...

An ancient witch explores the thrills – and perils – of online dating with hilarity and heart in this charming novel, perfect for fans of cosy fantasy and witchy romance. Limited copies with sprayed edges available! Meet Thorn Scarhart: a thirty-nine-year-old witch who’s having trouble finding love in the 17th century. Despite the local matchmaker’s efforts and Thorn’s arsenal of...

A heartwarming and humorous blend of fantasy, romance, and mystery featuring a witch with a secret and the royal household he serves. When Finlay Ashowan joins the kitchen of the King and Queen of Daxaria, he's an enigma. Which suits Fin just fine. He's satisfied simply serving as the royal cook, keeping nosy passersby out of his kitchen, and concocting...

Glorious - Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series Set 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...

Kimberly Lemming is doing god's work, I swear. Finally, well-written, funny, steamy (the sex scenes, whoa) fantasy romance with heroines who look like me. Finally! Amazon review Anyone else ever thrown a drink at someone's head, only to miss entirely and hit a stranger behind them? Then have that stranger fall madly in love with you because it turned out...

The sea gives life, but it also takes it away ... A dark and thrilling tale about mermaids and sea-magic, love, betrayal and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author of After the Forest Saint-Malo, Brittany, 1758. To Lucinde Leon, the youngest daughter of a wealthy French shipowner, the high walls of Saint-Malo are more hindrance than haven.While her sisters...

'A CHARMINGLY MONSTROUS DEBUT' T. Kingfisher, author of Nettle and Bone Narrated by a lake-dwelling monster, Greenteeth is an utterly charming tale of fae, folklore and found family, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher. Beneath the still surface of a lake lurks a monster with needle sharp teeth. Hungry and ready to pounce . . . Jenny Greenteeth has never...

MARIEL SPARK KNOWS NOT TO TRUST A DEMON, BUT WHAT'S A WITCH TO DO WHEN SHE'S ACCIDENTALLY BOUND TO ONE? 'Whimsically sexy, charmingly romantic, and magically hilarious!' ALI HAZELWOOD Mariel is prophesied to be the most powerful witch seen in centuries, but she prefers baking bread to brewing potions. When a spell goes very wrong, Mariel finds herself staring down...

Former friends and former flames reunite on a mayhem-spike quest in this cozy romantasy perfect for readers of Legends & Lattes and lovers of Shrek. “This delightful novel has the best The Princess Bride vibes.” —Jodi Picoult Ten years ago, they saved the realm. It ruined their lives. Everyone in Mythria knows the story of how best friends Beatrice and...

Leovander Loveage is a master of small magics. He can summon butterflies with a song or turn someone's hair pink by snapping his fingers. Such minor charms don't earn him much admiration from other sorcerers (or his father), but anything more elaborate always blows up in his face. Which is why Leo vowed years ago to never again write powerful...

CALLADIA CUNNINGTON CURSES THE DAY SHE MET ASTAROTH THE DEMON, BUT WHEN HE SHOWS UP MEMORY-LESS, WHY DOES SHE FIND HIM SO HELPLESS... AND SO HOT? 'Whimsically sexy, charmingly romantic, and magically hilarious!' ALI HAZELWOOD Calladia Cunnington knows she's rough around the edges and her hot temper can get the best of her. So when she stops a demon attack...

The poignant story of a man who finds he can reach out to his younger, troubled self through a very familiar bookshop in his hometown. ‘Underhill’s tender, innovative debut is the smartest take on this trope I’ve ever read’ - Jodi Picoult, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Underhill skillfully employs a clever set-up and a queer lens to explore the...

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...

The stunning historical fantasy taking the world by storm After the Forest is described as 'deliciously irresistible' by Natasha Lester, 'historical fantasy at its best' by Belinda Alexandra, and 'utterly enchanting' by Kate Forsyth. Publishers Weekly further praises it as 'bewitching ... Woods is a powerful new voice in speculative fiction,' while the Sydney Morning Herald calls it 'a clever...

The stunning, enchanting Sunday Times bestselling historical fantasy Ginger. Honey. Cinnamon. Flour. A drop of blood to bind its power. 1650: The Black Forest, Württemberg. Fifteen years after the witch in the gingerbread house, Greta and Hans are struggling to get by. Their father and stepmother are long dead, Hans is deeply in debt from gambling, and the countryside lies...

Sisters, secrets and spellbinding adventure... the perfect magical world to cosy up with this Christmas! A Storm of Sisters - out now! A mysterious girl has arrived at the Poacher’s Pocket looking for help and the Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie, can smell adventure on the sea air. But when Charlie suddenly disappears, it’s up to Betty and Fliss...

This spooky season, curl up with the perfect witchy romcom for fans of Gilmore Girls, Hocus Pocus, and Charmed. An absolute must-read if you love Erin Sterling’s The Ex Hex and Lana Harper’s Payback’s a Witch! It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus… Essie Winterscale lives in a huge and ever-changing house in the village of Good Winter, in deepest,...

One photograph, one treasured memory, one chance to go back . . . In a cosy photography studio in the mountains between this world and the next, someone is waking up as if from a dream. A kind man will hand them a hot cup of tea and gently explain that, having reached the end of their life, they have...

It's time to rediscover her magic . . . With found family, a dash of romance, and an uplifting message about self-love, Rewitched is a cosy autumnal fantasy that will leave readers spellbound. Belladonna Blackthorn hasn't lost her magical spark, but she hasn't seen it in a while either. Balancing work at her beloved London bookshop, Lunar Books, with handling...

A heart-warming cosy fantasy that sees Finlay Ashowan quickly go from cook to spy in order to protect his Kingdom, and his love... Between his work for the King and Queen of Daxaria and a new (secret) relationship with Lady Annika Jenoure, Fin's life is anything but tidy. Annika is being forced from the castle after there are threats to...

Bisma knows three things to be true: the Enchanted Forest will always be her home, she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect her sisters, and Xander Chapman is the most irritating guy she's ever met. Since finding a home in the Enchanted Forest, Bisma - a garden witch with a penchant for potions - has always...

A heart-warming, sapphic journey brimming with jeopardy, magic, and a love of tea—for fans of Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes and TJ Klune. Two women wanted to open a cosy bookshop. They discovered a world of adventure. Reyna and Kianthe dream of opening a friendly bookshop together, serving the very best tea and cakes. Worn wooden floors, plants on every...

Glorious - Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series Set twenty years before the events of Legends & Lattes, Bookshops & Bonedust is a standalone cosy fantasy by BookTok sensation Travis Baldree 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...

The heart-warming sequel to Rebecca Thorne's instant Sunday Times bestseller, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea. For fans of Bookshops & Bonedust and Our Flag Means Death. Queer pirates will discover if enemies actually can become lovers... Kianthe and Reyna are hunting for dragon eggs to save their hometown. To secure their prize, they must strike a deal with the local...

The heart-warming sequel to Rebecca Thorne's instant Sunday Times bestseller, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea. For fans of Bookshops & Bonedust and Our Flag Means Death. Queer pirates will discover if enemies actually can become lovers . . . Kianthe and Reyna are hunting for dragon eggs to save their hometown. To secure their prize, they must strike a deal...

|| THE NO.1 KOREAN BESTSELLER WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD || 'These days I'm reading a book called DallerGut Dream Department Store and when they talk about the dream department store I can see it in my head. I imagine I'm shopping there as I read.' WONWOO, member of the K-Pop group Seventeen 'The writer of this novel must...

Howl's Moving Castle meets The House in the Cerulean Sea in Andrea Eames’ debut cosy fantasy: a cheeky butcher's daughter, a befuddlingly handsome sorcerer, and his clever talking cat unlock magical secrets in the dark heart of their kingdom – and just might discover the meaning of true love. Everyone in Foss Butcher’s village knows what happens when the magic-workers...

It's time to rediscover her magic . . . Belladonna Blackthorn hasn't lost her magical spark, but she hasn't seen it in a while either. Balancing work at her beloved Lunar Books with protecting it from her toxic boss, all while concealing her witchcraft from those around her—Belle is burnt out. Perfecting the potential of her magic is the last...

Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is a cosy fantasy tale intertwined with stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter romance. The Spellshop follows Kiela, a reclusive librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, who has always found solace among the ancient tomes and spellbooks in her care. With...

A magical house. A secret past. A summons that could change everything. This is the hugely-anticipated sequel to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea, a cosy-fantasy triumph and a New York Times bestseller. Arthur Parnassus has built a good life on the ashes of a bad one. He's headmaster at an orphanage for magical children, on a peculiar...