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Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes
Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes | Travis Baldree
327 posts | 262 read | 7 reading | 87 to read
High Fantasy with a double-shot of self-reinventionWorn 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 pulling shots 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.A hot cup of fantasy slice-of-life with a dollop of romantic froth.
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Jen2
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Rereading this to get through the day.

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Fammybooks
Pickpick

This was a cozy read. I kind of enjoyed it since it was something I don‘t normally read.

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Acoleman
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Mehso-so

Kinda silly little quick cozy fantasy read

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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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Such a delightful, uplifting little story. It felt like an unexpected huge that I didn't know I needed.

Who'd thought opening a coffee shop could turn into an adventure?

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
#LitsyAtoZ #L @Texreader
#Pantone2025 #Curds_Whey @Lauredhel

Lauredhel I enjoyed this so much! And there's a third book coming 2w
Enchanted_Bibliophile @Lauredhel 🤩 I'm excited to get my hands on the prequel, and then I'll join the wait for the new release 😁 2w
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TheBookgeekFrau
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Pickpick

This was a total #BlameItOnLitsy read, and y'all done me good Littens!! ☺️ This was a perfect cozy read to get me through snow and the polar vortex!

5/80

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

#ReadingMyTBRs #Reading2025 @DieAReader

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1mo
DieAReader Excellent! I‘ve seen this one a lot too🙂 1mo
TheBookgeekFrau @DieAReader It was cute 😊 1mo
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TheBookgeekFrau
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Starting this total #BlameItOnLitsy read 😁

Rachel.Rencher Ooh this was a good one! 1mo
TheBookgeekFrau @Rachel.Rencher That seems to be the consensus ☺️ 1mo
DogMomIrene Ohhh, such a good cozy choice for a polar vortex! 1mo
TheBookgeekFrau @DogMomIrene that's what I'm hoping for! 1mo
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OriginalCyn620
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I forgot to post this yesterday 🤪, but there‘s just no way I can pick one favorite book from last year! I picked this book as a standout because it was a total #blameitonlitsy read (I‘m not much of a fantasy kinda girl) and I ended up loving it. Going outside my comfort zone paid off in this case!

#25alive #favebk24

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Perfect 👌🏻 1mo
Eggs Great choice! 1mo
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jitteryjane724
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A fun, light, easy read. It took about a chapter to get into but then I rolled right along in the world. Very wholesome and kind. A wonderful choice from my kind benefactor of the #Christmas #holiday book exchange I did last year. Thank you!!

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jitteryjane724
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“Thimble appeared before they opened the doors, another list clutched in his paws. It wasn't particularly long.“ #firstlinefridays

High fantasy and low stakes indeed. Happy Friday everyone!

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jitteryjane724
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Here we go! #jolabokaflodswap read of 2024.
I don't know why the photo keeps turning 😭 I can't download the app on this phone so I have to use the browser and the interface is rather limited.

TheKidUpstairs Such a good read, love your edition! 1mo
jitteryjane724 @thekidupstairs thank you, I agree it's quite gorgeous! I'm getting swept away, it's such a fun book! 1mo
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yourfavouritemixtape
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I don‘t know if there‘s a better thing to do at New Year‘s Eve than finish a good book. I saw this around for so long, now finally gave it a go and read it in three days. This is so random and yet so warm and comfortable. Also I am craving cinnamon buns now.

TheKidUpstairs Such a good New Year's book :) And yes, I defy anyone to read it and not crave something deliciously baked! 2mo
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kellyannprz
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Mehso-so

A cozy fantasy which I guess I expected more from. It is good, just underwhelming for what I had in mind. Also, I have to point out how difficult it was for me to read it while also wanting to be gaming; all the cozy hobbies at once😹✨

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Susanita
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April‘s selection for #12booksof2024 is not a mystery! But don‘t worry, mysteries will return to the list later!

Andrew65 The second nomination for his book. 2mo
Mollyanna Such a great book. ❤️ 2mo
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OriginalCyn620
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This was a #blameitonlitsy read, as I kept seeing all the love it was getting, so I had to read it to see what all the buzz was about. I was not disappointed!

#12booksof2024

Andrew65 So far this is the joint most nominated book. 2mo
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Mollyanna
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My March pick. Just saw a second book Brigands & Breadknives is due out in November 2025. Can‘t wait.

#12booksof2024

Andrew65 This looks fun. 2mo
BookmarkTavern I really liked this one! 2mo
Mollyanna @Andrew65 It is fun! You should definitely give it a go. 2mo
Mollyanna @BookmarkTavern It was wonderful. Really happy he‘s continuing the series. 2mo
Andrew65 @Mollyanna Will definitely look to. 2mo
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jitteryjane724
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Happy #jolabokaflodswap and thank you so much to @Avanders for such a fun and lovely new adventure accompanied by some delicious chocolates! My post is a little late as my schedule has been derailed by the flu, but what a delight to receive this!! Thank you @maleficentbookdragon for hosting the swap!

Avanders Yay 👏🏼👏🏼 you‘re welcome! Hope you feel better soon!! 🎄♥️ 2mo
MaleficentBookDragon Happy Jólabókaflóð! I am all about chocolate and orange this year. Those look delicious. 2mo
jitteryjane724 @Avanders thank you! I'm sure the book and chocolates are exactly what's in order 😊 I'm so seriously excited to read it....you did an amazing job choosing! 2mo
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jitteryjane724 @maleficentbookdragon yes, they absolutely are! 2mo
MaleficentBookDragon @jitteryjane724 yum! I hope you've enjoyed your first swap. 2mo
jitteryjane724 @maleficentbookdragon yes, very much! I plan to keep my eye out for it next year, it's a great one! Appreciate all the work you did! 2mo
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kellyannprz
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Coquito, holiday decorations, and Christmas instrumentals in the background to set the reading mood for the night✨

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Ddzmini
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Just received my box from Litjoy loving the cover of the tagged book beautiful 😊… Christmas presents to self is important too 🎁

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Definitely!! I‘ll have to check this out ❤️ 2mo
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random_michelle
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Comfort read. Hot drinks, baked goods, and people becoming more than they once were.

* Viv sighed. “I‘ve lived a long time knowing I‘m a threat walking. I‘d rather that wasn‘t the shape of it for you.” *

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Skeeterisme
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Cute

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Pedrocamacho
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Pickpick

This book is so much fun. I really enjoyed reading it. It was a nice break from some dark weeks 😊

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kellyannprz
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Pumpkin soup and all the fall vibes✨

DogMomIrene 🍲🎃📚🧡 3mo
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Victoriahoperose
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Mehso-so

This was cute but I didn‘t love it that much. It was just okay for me. I know a lot of people loved this one, but I don‘t know if I would continue through the series. It was fun for one book but not sure if I want to go to the next one.

marleed I feel like I should have left this series as a first book stand alone, as well. 3mo
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Bookworm54
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This was exactly what I expected from a book described as high fantasy, low stakes.
The book is cosy and the friendships sweet.
And I would very much like to visit this coffee shop and eat all the pastries!

mcctrish I‘d come with you 4mo
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JessieKB
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#HHS24 Oh my word!!!!! @CloakNQuill you beyond spoiled me!!!! Thank you so very much for the amazing books, treats, coffee, and tea!!! I am taking my girls to a showing of Hocus Pocus tomorrow and will be taking my@blanket and bag!!! Absolutely LOVE🧡🖤💜 @wanderinglynn thank you for hosting!!!

wanderinglynn Fantastic! 🖤🎃🧡👻 4mo
Aconight So glad you like everything!! Enjoy & have fun. 4mo
Avanders Ooh that bag is so great!! 🤩 4mo
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Branwen
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Been fighting off a nasty cold for the last few days and it finally caught up with me today. Ugh. 🤧

Luckily, the special editions of Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust arrived today which helped to cheer me up! 💕📚

dabbe Hope you're on the mend soon! 🖤🎃🖤 4mo
TheBookHippie Oh no. Blech. Those are pretty to look at. 4mo
AnnCrystal 😍👍🙏💝. 4mo
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BookmarkTavern Cute! Hope you feel better soon! 4mo
DaveGreen7777 Sorry about your cold! 🤧 Hope you feel much better soon! 4mo
Branwen @dabbe @BookmarkTavern @DaveGreen7777 Thank you so much, friends! 🥰 I definitely feel a bit better today! 💕 @TheBookHippie I can't stop staring at them! ☺️📚 @AnnCrystal 💕📚 4mo
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Rachel.Rencher
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Pickpick

This book was so cute. It was exactly what I needed for cozy, warm, fall vibes. 🤎

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JenReadsAlot
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TheSpineView Awesome! 4mo
PuddleJumper 🎉🎉 4mo
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JenReadsAlot
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1. Yes for myself 😊
2. Sweet, cozy, appealing
Thanks @TheSpineView #two4tuesday

TheBookHippie On my current grocery list…. Candy for me 🤣 4mo
TheSpineView Candy for ones self is always first 4mo
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BookmarkTavern
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Viv chose to retire from being a barbarian, & decided to pursue her dream of a coffee shop. W/ unwelcome figures from her past, a protection racket trying to extort her, & a succubus looking for a job, her retirement may not be as calm as she wanted.

This was charming! I loved all the descriptions of food (Thimble was my fave), the building of community, & the story of choosing to reinvent yourself. I did want more w/ the Madrigal. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

Kitta I just got the other one from Libby! 4mo
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OriginalCyn620
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PuddleJumper Good choice! 5mo
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JenReadsAlot
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1. Tagged and The Kind Worth Saving
2. Not really but enjoy beautiful fall colors
3. All the pumpkin spice beverages and treats I can find!
4. The individual games, word search, etc
#hauntedshelf @PuddleJumper #flerken

PuddleJumper 🖤🖤 The games are fun. I hope you enjoy Legends and Lattes, it's quite divisive 5mo
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Susanita
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There are a two or three books in contention for my favorite of the year. This is one of them. #sundayfunday

LiteraryinPA Me too! 5mo
BookmarkTavern Ah, I own an audio copy of this! I‘ll be bumping it up my TBR! Thanks for sharing! 5mo
Susanita @BookmarkTavern I bet it‘s good on audio too! 5mo
BookmarkTavern Just started it! 💕 4mo
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Estherhasredhair
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Pickpick

So cute! Not my normal thing, but having a book that was pure fluff really is what my mind needed. I work at a coffee shop, so it was really lovely seeing fictional characters love this line of work.

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Estherhasredhair
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I love the little illustrations at the start of every chapter! #bookclub #sisterswhoread #sisterbookclub #siblingbookclub

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StaceGhost
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Warning: this book may cause uncontrollable cravings for coffee & baked goods.

Seriously, though, what a great read! I had such a book hangover. Where is the full series?! Surprisingly poignant, this story moves beyond cozy to suggest a whole shifting of values & I‘m here for it.

📸featuring stationary art by Stasia Burrington

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Estherhasredhair
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One book closes and two open?! Yes! Because my sibling and i are doing a little #bookclub this month :D

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BookwormAHN
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Mehso-so
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 6mo
julieclair I am so wishy-washy about this book. I keep thinking I would enjoy it, but I always pass it by. Your “So-so” rating seems to support my feelings. 6mo
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BookishGirl06
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Seems like a good time of year to try this.

monkeygirlsmama I tried to give the audiobook a go, but I couldn't get into it. Hope you enjoy it! 6mo
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candc320
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This was so far outside my comfort zone and, to be honest, I‘m so mad I haven‘t tried cozy high fantasy before. This was so fun! Amazing characters, good story, and definitely like nothing else I‘ve read before (which is refreshing!). It isn‘t necessarily a favorite genre now but it definitely will be something I pick up when I need a change of pace. And I‘ll definitely read the next book in the series! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

LiteraryinPA I felt exactly the same! I never read high fantasy but really loved this book and its sequel. Also just want to mention that Baldree narrating his books for the audio is a delight! 6mo
candc320 @LiteraryinLawrence yes!!! I loved that the author narrated it…he was soooo good! 6mo
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ElizaMarie
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I know this is an #UnpopularOpinion but, I really just can't get this one done. I have been working on it for a while now, I am about 65-70% done, but I just never want to pick it up to finish. It's probably just me.

Oh well.
#DNF #HailToTheBail

Ruthiella I‘m curious about this one…wonder where I land. On paper it sounds not for me, but it‘s so popular. 6mo
PuddleJumper I enjoyed it because it was a bit like a d&d story. I wouldn't recommend it to people who like epic fantasy, it's more of a slice of life in a fantasy setting 6mo
TheBookHippie I am not a fan 🤪😅😵‍💫🤷🏻‍♀️ 6mo
wildwoodreads I've bought it three times and sold each one on my Pangobooks shop every time because I lose interest in it. 6mo
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TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Enjoy!! 7mo
julieclair Ooohhh… I really enjoyed Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil when I read it years ago. Hope you like it! 7mo
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Susanita
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Viv isn‘t #monster when all she wants to do is open a coffee shop. #coverlove

Eggs Perfect 👏🏻👏🏻 7mo
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Kitta
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Free book alert! 🚨

https://subterraneanpress.com/goblins-greatcoats/

From the writer of Legends & Lattes and Bones & Bookdust, we have Goblins & Greatcoats!

I loved Legends and can‘t wait to read the second one, so this was an immediate download.

If you love high fantasy, queer storylines, and/or cozy reads, this is for you.

Avanders Did it - thank you for the link!! 8mo
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GondorGirl
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Subterranean Press: Would you like a new Travis Baldree short story?

Me: *grabby hands* YES!!!

LiteraryinPA 💗💗💗 Can‘t wait to hear how it is! 8mo
GondorGirl @LiteraryinLawrence It was 22 pages of perfection. I cackled so loudly that I startled the cat. 8mo
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Mollyanna
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This was so fun! I loved seeing Viv and her coffee shop evolve. Hope there are more…

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Allbymyshelf
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I turned 40 this year and my goal is to read 40 books. Well on track so far!

My two most recent reads (above) were both ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and recommended.