Imagine a world where words themselves are vanishing, leaving behind a haunting silence and a landscape of forgotten stories. That’s the world of The Naming Song by Jedediah Berry—a post-apocalyptic fantasy following a nameless courier who joins a troupe of traveling performers, helping to rekindle memories of a world that once thrived on language and connection. To celebrate the release, Jedediah Berry took to the road on a whimsical adventure to rediscover his own creation…
With its warm, comforting vibes, Legends & Lattes has become a go-to high fantasy read for fans of cozy stories and low-stakes adventures!
Now, for the first time, this fan favorite is available in a stunning hardcover edition with exclusive new chapter art, gorgeous endpapers, and stenciled edges—only available for a limited time. Bookshops & Bonedust, too! In celebration, we’re revisiting our interview with author Travis Baldree to give you look into the world of Legends & Lattes!
Bookshops & Bonedustis a story of high fantasy, first loves, and secondhand books. Set in the same world as Legends & Lattes, meet Viv in her sword-swinging mercenary days. Except it doesn’t look like she’ll be drawing a blade until she can finish her company-mandated recovery after a mission gone wrong. But even the sleepy town of Murk has more lurking adventure than Viv would have expected, and when can one ever anticipate affairs of the heart?
A little while ago, Travis Baldree stopped by the Tor office to answer some questions about his upcoming work.
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Did you originally intend to write another book in the Legends & Lattes universe?
What character are you most excited for readers to meet in Bookshops & Bonedust?
Who was your favorite character to write in Bookshops & Bonedust?
How did you approach writing a romance both you and readers know won’t be endgame?
What was the writing process like for this book? How did it differ from the first book?
What’s the most important thing you hope people take away from Bookshops & Bonedust?
Legends & Lattes is a novel of high fantasy and low stakes, the perfect comfort read to grab a warm mug of coffee and curl up on your couch with. Today, we’re giving you the opportunity to learn more about the mind behind the masterpiece, Travis Baldree! Check out our sit down here.
Happy Birthday, Addie! Hope your celebration day is unforgettable <3
Here at the Tor office, we’re showing our appreciation for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue with a special visit from V. E. Schwab. Check her out as she talks about the writing process, the new paperback edition, and more.
Recently, fantasy author Ed McDonald (of Daughter of Redwinter fame) and horror author Catriona Ward (you might recall The Last House on Needless Street and Sundial, but have you added Looking Glass Sound to your TBR?) dropped by our office to answer some of our burning-est authorial questions! And we thought those answers were SO good, that we’re sharing them with all of y’all 😎
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How Long Have You Studied the Blade?
What Inspired Looking Glass Sound?
As a Seasoned Author & Game Master, How Do the Two Disciplines Relate?
Could You Describe Your Writing Process?
What Character Do You Relate to Most in Daughter of Redwinter?
What Advice Do You Have for Authors Trying to Write Horror?
Today, we are celebrating the release of Holly Black’s long-anticipated adult fantasy debut, Book of Night! How are we celebrating? Good question! Answer? With some incredible video interviews with Holly herself!
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Discover the story behind Book of Night in this exclusive interview with #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black!
Learn more about #1 New York Times author Holly Black as she answers rapid fire questions and talks about her adult debut, Book of Night!
I’m lucky enough to have my dream job. But even though I make up stories for a living, I still seek inspiration outside of books. Music gets me inspired more than anything. I like everything (except for some things). My favorite band is TOOL, but I will rock out to Rihanna. I’d prefer some NIN, but you know what? That Katy Perry song “Who Am I Living For?” is pretty good. It’s actually really good. Don’t look at me like that.
Whenever I sit down to write or revise The Planet Thieves or its sequel, The Black Stars, there’s a core list of songs that keeps me going. When I don’t see what I’m supposed to write next, I’ll throw on one of these songs and they help me sink back into Mason Stark’s world.
Leaving Earth – Clint Mansell
I’m a gamer. My favorite series of all time is Mass Effect. It’s one of the greatest SF stories ever told, and also happens to be an enormous inspiration for The Planet Thieves. This music plays after the first level of the final game. Earth is being invaded; there’s destruction everywhere from machines as tall as skyscrapers. Watch the sequence of Commander Shepard leaving Earth. If you don’t get chills, check your pulse.
I’ve never heard something so sad and full of hope at the same time. When I listen to this, I can’t help but slip into that mindset, no matter what I was feeling before. At the end of this sequence, I sat in front of my computer, completely stunned. The game had barely started.
Radioactive – Imagine Dragons
This song is special because I don’t like anything else by this band. When I listen to it, I see a movie trailer in my head consisting of the most exciting parts of my book. If I listen to it a few times in a row, I might add something to that trailer, which I can either discard or keep if it fits into the story.
Lyrics usually don’t matter so much, but these really resonate with me regarding Mason Stark’s path.
Primavera – Ludovico Einaudi
This song is here because it’s timely. I was listening to it just yesterday on a crowded subway, plotting the final moments of The Black Stars with the notes app on my phone.
I am grateful to this song for allowing me to crack something that had been troubling me for a year. This is one I can put on and just let my mind wander. It makes me see new things, and it’s one of the few songs that doesn’t just supply images, but the emotions attached to those images.
I first heard this song while watching a seven minute fan-made trailer for the TV show Fringe, one of my all-time programs. I immediately added the song to my library, and it has never let me down.
Lateralus – TOOL
I have said this before: “Lateralus” is my favorite song of all time, it doesn’t matter what I’m writing. This video is pretty cool. It explains why TOOL is the best band in the world and it shows the lyrics to the song. Just listen to it. It’s almost ten minutes long, so if you want to, you can start at the 5:00 minute mark. This is widely regarded as TOOL’s most important/emotional/complex song. Fans of TOOL have been waiting for a new album since 2006. Take pity on us. Enjoy.
