{"product_id":"book-ko1z","title":"The Bookshop and the Barbarian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore its many rooms, pick something nice off the shelf, and have a little read by the fire at the Cozy Quill Bookshop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning from strife in her homeland, Maribella Waters becomes the new owner of the fabled Cozy Quill. After finding squatters on her property, she employs Asteria Helsdottir, a giant, barbarian warrior woman more accustomed to swinging an axe than opening a book. Together, the odd couple must make a success out of the bookshop-and survive a dizzying procession of seasonal festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the local evil noblewoman has other plans in mind. Threatened with being run off the land, Maribella and Asteria must use their wits to outsmart Lady Malicent and keep their business open. Along the way, the whole town lends a hand, and friendships are forged … along with a few secrets revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bookshop and the Barbarian\u003c\/em\u003e is a low-stakes, comedic, and cozy fantasy with a slice-of-life, sapphic romance. It is about the celebration of books, autumn and winter, community, friendship, and unexpected romance. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":47802104873195,"sku":"DZko1z","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/2127\/6139\/files\/ko1z-Square-cover.jpg?v=1775689649","url":"https:\/\/www.blackstoneunlimited.com\/products\/book-ko1z","provider":"Blackstone Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}