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This Aussie author writes bestselling books for kids that adults love
By Nicola Heath

Sunshine Coast author Jessica Townsend is back with the much-anticipated fourth book in her bestselling Nevermoor series starring the magical Morrigan Crow.

abc.net.au/news/2025-05-09/jes

ABC News · Jessica Townsend's Silverborn sees fantasy meet cosy crime in her latest book of the bestselling YA Nevermoor seriesBy Nicola Heath
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Wendy Palmer

Voting for the Queer Romance Club May pick (fantasy theme)

More about the club here (tl;dr: all welcome to join in on reading queer romance books :ma_flag_pride: 📚 ):
mastodon.au/@wendypalmer/11314

Next month’s choices:

A River of Golden Bones by AK Milford - nb/m, Book 1 of a trilogy, epic-ish, Book 2 just released, Book 3 scheduled
kobo.com/au/en/ebook/a-river-o

Acts of Cupidity by ES Drake - m/m, stand-alone urban fantasy
kobo.com/au/en/ebook/acts-of-c

And then, in a nod to the sheer popularity of the cosy subgenre right now, these two:

The Honey Witch by Sydney Shields - f/f cosy stand-alone
kobo.com/au/en/ebook/the-honey

The Keeper of Lonely Spirits - m/m cosy stand-alone with the rarest of all fantasy creatures, protagonists who aren’t in their early 20s 😉
kobo.com/au/en/ebook/the-keepe

With thanks to @Tiffany we also had Katee Robert and Alexandra Rowland recommended so check them out too.
I also recently enjoyed Sorcery and Small Magics, another m/m cosy.

I would have also liked to add A Bone in His Teeth (trans/m dark fantasy) to this vote, but it’s not out until halfway through May, keep an eye out for it

@queerromanceclub #QueerRomanceClub #queerFantasy #fantasyBooks #BookClub

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Mastodon AustraliaWendy Palmer (@wendypalmer@mastodon.au)I am the current coordinator of the Queer Romance Club (QRC), the FediBookClub for readers of queer romance. Boost this post to be notified-on-Edit of each month's vote & pick, or find it pinned on my profile. MAY voting open now: https://mastodon.au/@wendypalmer/114402804674272058 QRC is open to all, read at your own pace over the month and post about it under the #QueerRomanceClub and @queerromanceclub@a.gup.pe tags, and/or add some commentary on Bookwyrm. No rules: let’s hear reactions, theories, reviews, favourite quotes etc, any time throughout the month or indeed whenever you happen to read it 😊 CW for spoilers if going into details but general observations can be open. Note we’re also open to free choice selections, so if you’d rather post comments about a different book you’re reading as well or instead, feel free to use the tags for those too. We’re all about the queer romance book love, and love to hear about titles we may have missed! 2025 Schedule (subject to change/open to suggestions): Dec: winter/holiday vibes Nov: classics/old favourites Oct: paranormal Sept: mystery/suspense Aug: cosy July: Lambda winners June: pride month no matter what the fascists say May: fantasy April: science fiction — Ocean’s Echo by Everina Maxwell March: historical — I Shall Never Fall In Love by Hari Conner Feb: BIPOC — Leather, Lace and Locs by Anne Shade Jan: contemporary — Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samatha Allen #QueerRomance #books #BookClub #LGBTQBooks #romanceReads
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AesAthena

Remember that fancy Frenchie I kept posting for #WIPWednesday? 🎀🐾

His #book is finally live on #Kickstarter ! THE POOCH SALUTE! is a cozy contemporary #fantasy with talking #dogs, Crock-Pot healing potions, and a Fourth of July parade no one’s ready for.

It's got warmth, wit, and second chances—for people and pups.

🌟 kickstarter.com/projects/danie
Boosts appreciated! 💌

#Cozy #Magic
#ReadersOfMastodon #Books #BookLover #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #Author #Fiction #WritersCoffeeClub #FantasyBooks #Krita

Cover of The Pooch Salute! A cheerful French bulldog in a red, white, and blue outfit strikes a confident pose beside a stylish older woman who wears a white blouse with a red bow and gestures dashingly at the title. Behind them is a festive Fourth of July backdrop with sparkles and celebration vibes. The title is bold and playful, with “Fashion Frenchies Book 2” as a subtitle. The overall tone is whimsical, heartwarming, and fun.
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S. Kaeth

@bookstodon @fantasy @sciencefiction

Check out Brewed Books' review of Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson, where she says: "The world building was so immersive. I felt like I was right in there among the spores. And our main characters had such strong voices and such growth.

I would definitely recommend picking this one up!"

Read more at instagram.com/p/DIyj0VwvsgR/?i

InstagramJennifer Lee on Instagram: "Mushroom Blues By Adrian M. Gibson @adrianmgibson Indie Ink Awards nominee @indieinkawards My thoughts here may not directly correlate to the ratings I give as an Indie Ink Award judge. That being said, I absolutely loved it. Five stars. This book addresses a war torn country, now under the control of an invading force. Our two main characters come from either side of this divide. Brought together with the common goal of solving the murders and disappearances of fungal children. We watch personal barriers be torn down between the two of them despite the feelings of most and it doesn’t heal the world but it feels like a good step. We also see the evil present on both sides which is another kind of torn down barrier when they can acknowledge that. The world building was so immersive. I felt like I was right in there among the spores. And our main characters had such strong voices and such growth. I would definitely recommend picking this one up!"19 likes, 3 comments - brewed_books on April 22, 2025: "Mushroom Blues By Adrian M. Gibson @adrianmgibson Indie Ink Awards nominee @indieinkawards My thoughts here may not directly correlate to the ratings I give as an Indie Ink Award judge. That being said, I absolutely loved it. Five stars. This book addresses a war torn country, now under the control of an invading force. Our two main characters come from either side of this divide. Brought together with the common goal of solving the murders and disappearances of fungal children. We watch personal barriers be torn down between the two of them despite the feelings of most and it doesn’t heal the world but it feels like a good step. We also see the evil present on both sides which is another kind of torn down barrier when they can acknowledge that. The world building was so immersive. I felt like I was right in there among the spores. And our main characters had such strong voices and such growth. I would definitely recommend picking this one up!".
#IndieInkAwards#Bookstodon#Bookstagram
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Tuulia
Robin Hobb’s Assasin’s Apprentice is one of the most satisfying fantasy reads I’ve come across. A growing up story complete with an intricate and detailed web of world building, political plots and character intentions.

I go into more detail on my blog, but why haven’t I picked these up before?

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Salamurhaajan oppipoika oli varsin miellyttävä lukukokonaisuus, ja laatufantasiaa. Kasvukertomus, jossa mukana hyvää maailmanrakennusta, poliittisia juonia ja värikäs henkilöhahmojen kavalkadi.

Blogissa lisää, mutta ihmettelen kyllä, miksen ole näihin aiemmin tartunut?

#robinhobb #farseertrilogy #asassinsapprentice #fantasybooks #salamurhaajanoppipoika #näkijäntaru #fantasiakirjavinkit #fantasyseries #bookrecommendations
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Alexa Whitewolf
When editing the next book needs a little extra caffeine…. 😂

I may have gone overboard during the Easter weekend, but Alex & Irina's story demands to be released in the world, so 💪 here’s to being productive!

This will be the fifth book in my vampire romance series Lost Royals Of Transylvania. If you're into vamps, suspenseful plot twists and deliciously spicy romances, grab a copy of Book 1, Immortal Illusion, and catch up with the series: https://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Illusion-Transylvanian-Vampire-Transylvania-ebook/dp/B08KSS4Y4L

(It's also available on Kindle Unlimited 😜)

#books #bookstodon #booktodon #fantasybooks #romancebooks #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookish #bookworm #reading #readers #readingcommunity #PNR #paranormalromance #fantasybook #romantasy #romancebooks #authorlife #writerslife
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Cherime

#bookstodon #booktodon #goodbooks #fantasybooks #romancebooks #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookish #bookworm #reading #readers #readingcommunity #Scififantasybook #romancebooks #authorlife #writerslife A planet usurped generations ago. The shaman-king fears the growing number of pirates in the universe wide recession will overrun them. When the woman and her ship arrive, it is time to allow them to be seen. books2read.com/u/mYAEAw amazon.com/dp/B08TTFKHXM

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Joanna Maciejewska

It's here! My standalone fantasy, Memories of Sorcery and Sand, is here!
I'm thrilled to be able to finally put it in your hands.
If you like stories in which not all is what is seems and everyone has secrets or told lies (or both), check it out at your favorite online store. Available as ebook, paperback, and as hardcover too!
books2read.com/MoSS
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Two worlds. One woman. No memories.

At twenty-two, Saeryn has scars she can’t explain and a three year memory gap. An exotic family vacation away from her fractured past is meant to help her regain balance… except that the desert sands are calling to her with an eerie familiarity, and Malatrius—a stranger met by anything but chance—claims to know what happened during the times she can’t remember.

But to trust Malatrius’s words means believing in sorcery and traveling to another world. It also means putting her future in the hands of her father’s longtime rival who has reasons to hate them both, because with every restored memory Saeryn realizes that not only did Past Saeryn keep secrets from both Malatrius and her father—she’d also made a choice that could threaten the desperate scheme she’d risked her life for.

And now Saeryn faces the same choice once more.

Losing her life will be a minor inconvenience, but losing her memories again could be the end of her.

Memories of Sorcery and Sand is a standalone character driven fantasy with dual timelines and told both in 1st and 3rd POV. If you like books that slowly unveil their mysteries and secrets, get your copy now!
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And if you're unsure whether the book is for you, read the first chapters to find out.
authorjm.com/memories-of-sorce

Add to Goodreads:
goodreads.com/book/show/223815

Image of paperback, tablet, and phone versions of Memories of Sorcery and Sand by Joanna Maciejewska and text "It's release day! Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Kobo, Smashwords, and more, including libraries!
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