We’re absolutely thrilled to be co-hosting a book talk with Travis Baldree in celebration of his upcoming book (and follow-up to Legends & Lattes), Bookshops & Bonedust! Join us, the wonderful booksellers at Back Cove Books, and our friends from AudioFile for a legendary afternoon, which will start with tarot readings from Luminous Lagoon, games from Diversions, and special drinks from Three of Strong Spirits. Then, Travis Baldree will the discuss the book with Book Riot’s Liberty Hardy, and finish the afternoon by signing books.
About Bookshops & Bonedust:
Viv's career with the notorious 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 her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn't possibly imagine.
Still, adventure isn't all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.
About Travis Baldree:
Travis is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate. Apparently, he now also writes books. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his very patient family and their small, nervous dog. Bookshops & Bonedust is his second novel.
About Liberty Hardy:
Liberty Hardy is an unrepentant velocireader, writer, bitey mad lady, and tattoo canvas. Liberty reads more than should be legal, sleeps very little, frequently writes on her belly with Sharpie markers, and when she dies, she’s leaving her body to library science. Until then, she lives with her three cats, Millay, Farrokh, and Zevon, in Maine. She is also right behind you. Just kidding! She’s too busy reading.
About AudioFile:
AudioFile helps you find great audiobook listening. They review and recommend good listening, top-notch performances and dynamic listening experiences. While they do not sell audiobooks, they are avid listeners and advocates for audiobooks.
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About Diversions:
Diversions is Portland’s Friendly Local Game Store. They pride themselves on cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community where enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds can come together and indulge in their shared love for tabletop gaming and puzzles. Their store is not just a place to buy fun; it’s a haven for fostering connections, making new friends, and creating lasting memories. They invite you to “unplug and play.”
About Luminous Lagoon:
Emily MacNichol is a holistic healing practitioner, divine academic and most importantly, a witch! Her interest in the occult began during childhood, trying to commune with faeries and Goddesses. She was drawn to the darker sides of folklore, specifically dark feminine icons. She meets clients where they are, without judgment, to get to the root of healing. She is well versed in holistic healing modalities and has been reading tarot for over 13 years, taught by my mother and continuing self study. Emily will be joined by her assistant Jesse Moore.