Just wanted to share more from my Tandri photoshoot! I'm so happy with how she turned out! I'm inspired to cosplay more characters from the Territory! I'm thinking Zil, but I'm open to suggestions.

Grid game voting Day 4 results!

Best Obviously Cozy & High Stakes book:

Winner: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones
Honorable Mention: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

(Sorry for being a day late in posting!)

Current grid:

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Today's thread: Best Plausibly Cozy & Very Low Stakes book

The stakes have never been higher! Please nominate your favorite cozy fantasy books that fit within an "Plausibly Cozy" setting & "Very low Stakes".

For each comment, please post the name of the book and the author—one book per top-level comment. Please comment multiple times to nominate multiple books. A blurb about the book is not required, but is a nice bonus. Short blurbs can jog people’s memories of the book, or get people interested. I'll be putting blurbs that fit onto the final grid.

A Plausibly Cozy setting can be defined as: The story takes place where people can imagine the setting to be cozy. For example: Road trips, trains, most shops, restaurants, hotels. That's not an exhaustive list. We're putting lines between vibes—there will be some overlap, and that's okay :)

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The Fine print:

It’s inherently silly to try to draw lines between things like low stakes and neutral stakes, but it’s fun! I will not be attempting to stop people from nominating a book again in multiple voting threads. But once a book has already won, then it can’t win again.

This is a user-generated event and all opinions and content are that of individual nominators and voters. This is not created or sponsored officially by the subreddit moderator team

The top-voted comment that is a book will be the winner for that grid space.

However, non-books such as movies, anime, and other media can compete for an “Honorable mentions” grid which will be published at the conclusion of the competition. The second place book, or first place non-book will win the grid space for the honorable mentions grid. Please mention in your comment if you are not nominating a book.

Voting for the previous poll ends when the next voting thread opens. There will be a final complete grid and honorable mentions grid posted on Tuesday, Nov 24th.

If you are the author, publisher, cover artist, etc. for a book, feel free to nominate yourself! Though as per rule three, please disclose that fact in your comment.

Y’all, this is just for fun. I can do nothing to stop you from downvoting, but please don’t give someone negative karma for nominating a book they liked. Also, please keep it civil (See Rule 1), and help report comments that break subreddit rules.Grid game voting Day 3 results!

I'm looking for some cozy Addams family gothic for the season, please and thank you.

like i'll be so immersed in a world and genuinely loving the vibe, but then there's these stretches where nothing's really happening and i lose the thread? i'm not asking for constant action, just wondering if other people hit that wall too or if it's a me problem. what keeps you engaged through the slower parts?

I've been trying to listen to more recent fantasy titles that were released this year in case they are nominated for the upcoming Goodreads Choice Awards. So far, I've read/enjoyed The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst and The Reimagining of Thornwood House by Jaleigh Johnson, and I'm currently reading The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer, which I'm also enjoying. Lastly, I'm on a waitlist for Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst and Agnes Aubert's Magical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett. I'm sure I'll enjoy both, since I've read works by both authors before. Are there any other recent releases you would recommend? I really appreciate any help you can provide.

NOTE: Technically, the eligibility period is November 2025-October 2026, so if any cozy fantasy books were released in November or December of last year, feel free to recommend them as well!

I love fairy tales and retold fairy tales and have read a ton of them, but specifically what I’m in the mood for is for the world to be a fairy tale world but the main character and preferably some of the others to have common sense

Like Patricia C. Wrede’s Enchanted forest chronicles or The ordinary princess by M. M. Kaye

I want books where the main character knows what the rules of the world are and doesn’t do silly things like tell the fairy their name, or kick the enchanted frog that’s definitely a prince, it doesn’t matter what age range it’s rated for I just want something a fun fairy tales and perhaps a bit of sarcastic humor

(I’m not new to the subreddit so I’ve seen most of the commonly mentioned stuff)

Asking as I'm curious about this - do you enjoy spice in cosy fantasy, or do you prefer books without it? I know it's a case of personal preference and whether it fits the book, but recently most of the books I've picked up have not had any explicit scenes, and I'm wondering if there's been a shift in what readers prefer, or if it's just the particular novels I've been reading? Personally I don't mind either way, unless the spicy scenes take over the story. I guess I prefer slow-burn, as it's more about the characters and the world itself. Just wondering what other cosy readers think?

Just in time for spooky season, too!

This is a lovely and cozy read for Halloween. I highly recommend. It’s cute, heartwarming, has a great cast of characters … and a haunted library 📚

i just closed the last page of a book i was absolutely devouring and got hit with this weird hollow feeling, like saying goodbye to a friend. does anyone else get that? i'm wondering if it's a cozy fantasy thing specifically since the whole vibe is so warm and immersive, or if i'm just being dramatic about fictional worlds.

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like i just finished a book and honestly i'm more sad about leaving the little tea shop and the forest cottage than i am about how the conflict resolved. is that weird? i want to move into these worlds so badly

Grid game voting Day 3 results!

Best Obviously Cozy & Medium Stakes book:

Winner: Meow #1: Contracts & Cats by Toni Binns
Honorable Mention: The Season of Dragons by Tansy Rayner Roberts

Current grid:

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Today's thread: Best Obviously Cozy & High Stakes book

The stakes have never been higher! Please nominate your favorite cozy fantasy books that fit within an "Obviously Cozy" setting & "High Stakes".

For each comment, please post the name of the book and the author—one book per top-level comment. Please comment multiple times to nominate multiple books. A blurb about the book is not required, but is a nice bonus. Short blurbs can jog people’s memories of the book, or get people interested. I'll be putting blurbs that fit onto the final grid.

An Obviously Cozy setting can be defined as: The story takes place where most people would instantly recognize the setting as cozy. For example: bookshops, cafés, flower shops, homes, forest cottages, inns etc. That's not an exhaustive list. We're putting lines between vibes—there will be some overlap, and that's okay :)

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The Fine print:

It’s inherently silly to try to draw lines between things like low stakes and neutral stakes, but it’s fun! I will not be attempting to stop people from nominating a book again in multiple voting threads. But once a book has already won, then it can’t win again.

This is a user-generated event and all opinions and content are that of individual nominators and voters. This is not created or sponsored officially by the subreddit moderator team

The top-voted comment that is a book will be the winner for that grid space.

However, non-books such as movies, anime, and other media can compete for an “Honorable mentions” grid which will be published at the conclusion of the competition. The second place book, or first place non-book will win the grid space for the honorable mentions grid. Please mention in your comment if you are not nominating a book.

Voting for the previous poll ends when the next voting thread opens. There will be a final complete grid and honorable mentions grid posted on Tuesday, Nov 24th.

If you are the author, publisher, cover artist, etc. for a book, feel free to nominate yourself! Though as per rule three, please disclose that fact in your comment.

Y’all, this is just for fun. I can do nothing to stop you from downvoting, but please don’t give someone negative karma for nominating a book they liked. Also, please keep it civil (See Rule 1), and help report comments that break subreddit rules.

Looking for a romance or cozy fantasy book that is basically hobbiton. I understand that because of copyright they probably can't say Hobbits specifically but let me know if anybody knows anything like this, I know it's a very specific request.

The closest I have heard about before this is For Whom the Belle Tolls where the MC lives in a hobbit house in the afterlife.

(Edit) the results are in and it looks like Halflings Harvest, and How to Lose a Goblin in 10 Days! Thank you guys! Extra shout out to the person that gave specific lotr fanfic recomendations aswell.

Having been on an urban fantasy high lately I dived into Charles De Lint's stuff (his Newford books and non-Newford books that I treat as being in the same world) and I've been absolutely loving it so far. It's vastly different in almost every way from the other mystery/action-oriented urban fantasy I've been reading like Dresden, Iron Druid and Felix Castor but I love it just as much.The world he's built is just so genuinely immersive, all of his characters are so colorful and rich and close to my heart (Jilly, Crow Girls, Geordie, Raven, Sophie and Max, Jack Daw, etc), the tone is so whimsical and classic fantasy-ish and the stories are all very slice of life / low-stakes. I love how he blends various traditions— Irish/Celtic folklore, North American Aboriginal/First Nations traditions, and modern urban legends - with jazz, folk music, art and the general love of city culture.

It feels like I'm watching Treme (a slice of life music/art-focused show that aired on HBO a while back) crossed with Grimm, Once Upon A Time and smatterings of Tolkien/McKillip. Such hardcore cozy vibes :)

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Viv’s arch was fantastic I love her choosing the high road even in the worst of times

The side characters were all delightful

I really liked Trinket and can see why Viv would try to nudge him and Fern together later on

Bookshops and Bonedust is still probably my favorite but this was still a fun one

I hope we get more in this world

Grid game voting Day 2 results!

Best Obviously Cozy & Low Stakes book:

Winner: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Honorable Mention: Stay for a Spell by Amy Coombe

Current grid:

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Today's thread: Best Obviously Cozy & Medium Stakes book

The stakes have been raised! Please nominate your favorite cozy fantasy books that fit within an "Obviously Cozy" setting & "Medium Stakes".

For each comment, please post the name of the book and the author—one book per top-level comment. Please comment multiple times to nominate multiple books. A blurb about the book is not required, but is a nice bonus. Short blurbs can jog people’s memories of the book, or get people interested. I'll be putting blurbs that fit onto the final grid.

An Obviously Cozy setting can be defined as: The story takes place where most people would instantly recognize the setting as cozy. For example: bookshops, cafés, flower shops, homes, forest cottages, inns etc. That's not an exhaustive list. We're putting lines between vibes—there will be some overlap, and that's okay :)

---

The Fine print:

It’s inherently silly to try to draw lines between things like low stakes and neutral stakes, but it’s fun! I will not be attempting to stop people from nominating a book again in multiple voting threads. But once a book has already won, then it can’t win again.

This is a user-generated event and all opinions and content are that of individual nominators and voters. This is not created or sponsored officially by the subreddit moderator team

The top-voted comment that is a book will be the winner for that grid space.

However, non-books such as movies, anime, and other media can compete for an “Honorable mentions” grid which will be published at the conclusion of the competition. The second place book, or first place non-book will win the grid space for the honorable mentions grid. Please mention in your comment if you are not nominating a book.

Voting for the previous poll ends when the next voting thread opens. There will be a final complete grid and honorable mentions grid posted on Tuesday, Nov 24th.

If you are the author, publisher, cover artist, etc. for a book, feel free to nominate yourself! Though as per rule three, please disclose that fact in your comment.

Y’all, this is just for fun. I can do nothing to stop you from downvoting, but please don’t give someone negative karma for nominating a book they liked. Also, please keep it civil (See Rule 1), and help report comments that break subreddit rules.

I’m a big Sarah Beth Durst fan after reading the Spellshop series, but I just finished The Faraway Inn and it’s my favourite book by her I think. It was so lovely! Has anyone else read it?
It’s advertised as a YA but it honestly read like all of her other work, I couldn’t tell the difference.

A lovely cosy escape for those who need it!

I know this is a favorite series amongst a lot of us!

I found this lisitng on Simon & Schusters website with a release date of May 18, 2027

For anyone not familiar yet here is the synopsis:

For fans of cozy gamelit and found-family fantasy, this heartwarming reincarnation LitRPG follows Arthur as he brews tea, befriends demons, and builds the home he never had in his first life.

Arthur didn’t plan on being reincarnated to a world full of demons. But after the initial misunderstandings were cleared away, he found himself exactly where he wanted to be. In a world that was nice.

It doesn’t take long before a community of friendly demons forms up around Arthur, helping him find his place in this new world. With each bubble that rises in his tea, Arthur rises too—learning to love, to belong, and to truly live for the first time in two lifetimes.

Join thousands of readers who've found solace in this cozy corner of fantasy, where every page turns stress into sweetness and loneliness into belonging.

In a world that often feels like too much, let Arthur's journey remind you of life's simple joys and the family we choose along the way.

Hey cozy fans! I am looking for cozy books that have some romance like Heretical Fishing, Courier Quest, and Demon World Boba Shop. The books do not have to have male protagonists. Those are just the three standouts. I like the romance to be fun with lots of goofing around and jokes. My wife of 10 years decided to leave and up to the last day I was with her, even when we both were crying, I did everything I could to make her laugh and lift her spirits. I need some of that in book form to remind me that just because one relationship ended, doesn't mean the next can't be successful.

Thanks in advance!!

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Received my ARC for the fourth book in the amazing Spellshop series! Beyond excited to dive back into one of my favorite series.