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The Bookshop and the Barbarian

By Morgan Stang
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Explore its many rooms, pick something nice off the shelf, and have a little read by the fire at the Cozy Quill Bookshop.

Running from strife in her homeland, Maribella Waters becomes the new owner of the fabled Cozy Quill. After finding squatters on her property, she employs Asteria Helsdottir, a giant, barbarian warrior woman more accustomed to swinging an axe than opening a book. Together, the odd couple must make a success out of the bookshop—and survive a dizzying procession of seasonal festivals.

But the local evil noblewoman has other plans in mind. Threatened with being run off the land, Maribella and Asteria must use their wits to outsmart Lady Malicent and keep their business open. Along the way, the whole town lends a hand, friendships are forged, and mysteries are revealed.

The Bookshop and the Barbarian is a low stakes, comedic and cozy fantasy with a slice-of-life, sapphic romance. It is about the celebration of books, autumn and winter, community, friendship, and unexpected love. And it is also very patiently waiting for you to pick it up and read it.

Note: The Cozy Quill Bookshop is a goblin-free establishment.

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459 Reviews

3.0
“I enjoyed the read however the non-linear narrative, especially if it’s meta like this one, is not exactly my cup of tea. It’s a short and cozy fantasy story so maybe don’t go into it expecting high stakes or anything like that but the vibes were there and it takes no time at all to read.”
Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes“This is the perfect book. I laughed out loud (Usually so hard that I startled my husband). I cried (Usually so hard that I startled my husband). I just felt GOOD reading it! This book is whimsical and silly and oh so heartfelt. It’s an easy, quick, light-hearted read for when you need something to make you smile or get you out of a slump. I love this book and cherish it deeply in my heart. Five stars, easy.”
“This is a nice palette cleanser if you are a big fantasy reader. It has goblins - may be better for spooky season but I still really enjoyed it as a nice cozy read.”
“je suis tombée amoureuse de ce livre.”

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