by Sarah Beth Durst
Published 2024
Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is a cosy fantasy tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams and even sweeter romance. ‘Reading this book was like sitting in the sun . . . A warm, peaceful delight of a novel’ – Katherine Arden, author of The Bear and the Nightingale Every home needs a little magic . . . Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people, and as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn’t had to. She and her assistant Caz, a sentient spider plant, have spent most of the last eleven years sequestered among the empire’s precious spellbooks, protecting the magic for the city’s elite. But a revolution is brewing, and when the library goes up in flames Kiela and Caz steal whatever books they can and flee to the faraway island where she grew up. But to her dismay, in addition to a nosy – and very handsome – neighbour, she finds the town in disarray. The empire has slowly been draining power from the island, and now Kiela is determined to make things right. But opening up her own spellshop comes with its own risks – the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela starts to make a place for herself among the townspeople, she realizes she must break down the walls she has kept so high . . . From award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop is a cottagecore cosy fantasy following a woman’s unexpected journey through the low-stakes market of illegal spell-selling and the high-risk business of starting over. Readers are in their cottagecore era . . . ‘If you ever played one of those cosy magical farming games and always wished there was a book like it: look no further’ ‘I want whatever this is (a cute shop where I sell spells and make jam and a hot man builds me floor to ceiling bookshelves)’ ‘This was the most heartfelt, wholesome, cosiest and cutest book I’ve ever read’
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“Mina's gentle, serene presence and intimate delivery are perfect for guiding listeners through a cozy fantasy world.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“This voice offers a warm, velvety texture and a soothing low register, ideal for the comforting tone of the narrative.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Hailey's calm, soft warmth and quiet emotional clarity provide a naturally soothing and intimate storytelling quality.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Kelly's warm, mid-range voice with natural empathy and a conversational flow would draw listeners into the story.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Narration · Soft · Calm · Gentle · +3 more
“Selene's meditative and soft delivery creates a gentle, intimate atmosphere suitable for a charming fantasy tale.”
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Initially reserved and a bit socially awkward, her voice should evolve to become more confident, warm, and determined as she opens up and finds her purpose.
Female · Young · Conversational · Soft · Warm · Intimate · +3 more
“Alle's soft, warm, and intimate tone perfectly captures Kiela's initially reserved nature, with potential for growth.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Jasmine's warm, kind, and conversational voice would suit Kiela's evolving warmth and natural storytelling quality.”
Nigerian · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Temitope's warm, gentle voice with clear articulation reflects Kiela's calm demeanor and growing determination.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Allison's natural, conversational, and warm tone aligns with Kiela's eventual openness and approachable nature.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Jessi's down-to-earth and relatable warmth would convey Kiela's journey of finding purpose and self-assurance.”
A sentient spider plant, Kiela's assistant. Its voice should be unique, perhaps a bit dry or whimsical, but always supportive and calm.
Female · Middle-Aged · Character-Voice · Storytelling · Warm · Bright · +3 more
“Eternal Sugar Cookie's whimsical and playful quality is ideal for a sentient spider plant, offering a unique character voice.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Character-Voice · Storytelling · Warm · Soft · +3 more
“This voice's theatrical, warm, and slightly mysterious quality could give Caz a distinctive and memorable personality.”
Female · Male · Young · Middle-Aged · Old · Character-Voice · +11 more
“The prototype v2, with its commanding and intense tone, could provide a surprisingly dry and unique voice for a plant assistant.”
Also recommended for: The Neighbor
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +58 more
“Jade's versatile character voice, with its potential for unique inflections, could create an intriguing sound for Caz.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Social-Media · Conversational · Character-Voice · Low · +58 more
“Soft Voice's adaptable character qualities could be shaped to give Caz a calm, measured, yet distinct vocal presence.”
A handsome and charming individual, his voice should be warm, friendly, and confident, reflecting his 'nosy' but ultimately kind nature and romantic interest.
Female · Male · Young · Middle-Aged · Old · Character-Voice · +11 more
“The prototype v2, despite its intensity, offers a deep, mature male voice that could be softened to convey warmth and charm for the neighbor.”
Also recommended for: Caz
Hot · Sexy · Female · Slow · Male · Middle-Aged · +7 more
“This voice's deep, calm, and professional male qualities could be adapted to portray a warm, friendly, and conversational neighbor.”