Free Audiobook : The Spellshop, by Sarah Beth Durst

Kiela’s world is books, quiet corners, and the company of Caz, her snarky, sentient spider plant. As a librarian in the Great Library of Alyssium, she’s spent years happily tucked away with the empire’s most precious spellbooks, far from the chaos of people. But when a revolution sparks and the library burns, Kiela and Caz grab what books they can and flee to her long-forgotten childhood home on a remote island, hoping to disappear into the salty air and overgrown gardens.

Narrated by Caitlin Davies, whose voice weaves a fairy-tale glow, this audiobook pulls you into a world of merhorses, winged cats, and a nosy, heart-meltingly kind neighbor who keeps showing up with bread and a smile. Kiela, desperate for a way to survive, dusts off an old recipe book and a pinch of forbidden magic to whip up jams that might just hide a bigger secret. Her cozy new life, filled with quirky townsfolk and the hum of magic, feels like a warm hug, but there’s a risk to her plans that could unravel everything.

The Spellshop is like sipping hot chocolate by a seaside cottage, with just enough danger to keep you hooked. It’s a story of finding home, embracing connection, and daring to start over, all wrapped in a lush, magical world that’ll leave you smiling. Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree or anyone craving a low-stakes fantasy with heart, this audiobook is a delightful escape you won’t want to end.