Legends & Lattes

Legends & Lattes, Book 1

By: Travis Baldree

Narrated by: Travis Baldree

The Instant New York Times Bestseller and TikTok Sensation!

Read by the Hugo Award-winning author, Travis Baldree.

A cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts. Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Katherine Addison and T. Kingfisher.

‘This is a warm hug of a book’ – T. Kingfisher, bestselling author of Nettle & Bone

‘Beautiful, really comforting’ – Claudia Jessie, star of Bridgerton, as seen on Brit + Co

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.

If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more.

But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined . . .

Keep listening at the end of the audiobook for 'Pages to Fill,' a Legends & Lattes short story.

‘The most fun I've ever had in a coffee shop’ – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London

‘This sapphic triumph is an absolute must’ - Rebecca Thorne, bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

Fans love Legends & Lattes!

‘Such a wholesome, magical and cosy listen’

‘I fell in love with these characters so quickly’

‘It was exactly what I needed; a lovely cosy tale’

‘The best kind of comfort read’

‘If you want a book that is warm, and will make you smile, just like a good coffee or pastry, this is for you’

Return to the world of Legends & Lattes with Bookshops & Bonedust, the hilarious and heartwarming prequel.

Critic reviews

Taking a break from narrating other authors' audiobooks, Travis Baldree narrates his own debut fantasy...His vivid presentation of the flavors and smells of the café makes it easy to savor the scenes that take place there. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award 2022

This is a story about following your dreams, even when they take you away from who you thought you had to be. It's sweet, beautiful and, most of all, kind. I hugely recommend this book (Seanan McGuire, author of the Wayward Children series)

This sapphic triumph is an absolute must for anyone hoping to explore the cozy fantasy genre! - (Rebecca Thorne, author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea)

Legends & Lattes is a big-hearted story about the small things in life. A lovingly written ode to the genre, it is a must-read for every D&D player who has ever wondered what happens after ‘happily ever after’ (Cassandra Khaw, author of Nothing But Blackened Teeth)

Legends & Lattes is a uniquely beautiful book, unlike anything I’ve read before. Its cast of endearing characters have no interest at all in killing one another. There is no Great Evil, no bloody battles, and yet the pillars of great fantasy – resilience, fellowship, and a desire to make the world a better place – are all here. It’s wonderfully wholesome, and its success may (one can hope) herald the rise of a “slice-of-life” sub-genre in modern fantasy (Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld)

Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. Legends & Lattes 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 Weaver and the Witch Queen)

I absolutely loved this book. It's a heartwarming story of how effort, intention and coffee can work together to change the world for the better. Fills my hunger for happy endings (Genevieve Cogman, author of the Invisible Library series)

Legends & Lattes is the definition of a cosy fantasy comfort read . . . Lovely (Olivia Atwater, author of Half a Soul)

Fun story, fantastic narration

Short and sweet story with great narration from the author himself. Cute slowburn romance and fun, likeable characters. Definitely recommend.

An absolute delight!

Such a delicious treat of a story. Especially savoury if you have worked in the business of coffee brewing, and are a fan of fantasy 😊

We need more stories like this.

Comforting, low-stakes story with just enough drama to keep it interesting. Great for when you want a good story, but not a mental workout. I love the characters, although I would've loved to learn more about their backgrounds, etc. It really seems like there's more to them than we're told. The world seems interesting, though we're mostly kept inside an enchanting little bubble, which I actuator quite like. I'd totally read a "part 2"!

I need more :)

I would love to visit the cafe, And I don't drink coffee :)
But it's the place DnD fans would be when they've visited their 200th dark inn.
In short, it is a wonderful book and I hope there will be more with these unique characters

Really great story with FANTASTIC narration!

Gosh I loved this book.

I feel like it was written just for me :D

Quirky characters, interesting scenes, there’s not a massive fight or huge dramatic twist every 36 seconds.

It’s such a wonderful book to read/listen to. Obviously Travis is the best narrator in this history of narrators but he can also write!

Honestly this book felt like coming home to a cosy, calm space where my friends are waiting to welcome me.