SEA OF CHARMS comes out today!!!

Today is the book birthday for my new cozy fantasy, SEA OF CHARMS!!!

I wrote this book to be an escape for anyone who needs it -- and to be a reminder that there's wonder, hope, and love to be found amidst life's fires and storms.

It's about a sailor named Marin who takes to the sea with her crew (a singing sea serpent, a world-famous musician, and a shrub who loves the sea) in hopes of starting over. Set against the backdrop of a revolution, SEA OF CHARMS is about finding your crew, your family, and yourself. 

At its heart, it's about choosing your own happiness.

SEA OF CHARMS takes place in the world of THE SPELLSHOP and THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE -- it's a standalone so you don't have to have read the prior books (though if you have, you will see some familiar faces!). It has absolutely gorgeous cover art by Lulu Chen, as well as beautiful blue sprayed edges.

Thank you to everyone at Bramble and Macmillan for bringing this book to life and for being such a joy to work with! I loved every second of writing this book, and I am incredibly excited for readers to join Marin and her crew as they sail to new islands, discover new wonders, and find hope, joy, love, friendship, winged cats, talking plants, and prize-winning peach pie!

Happy sailing!

http://sarahbethdurst.com/SeaofCharms.htm

YA Midwest Book Fest

This Saturday, July 25, I'll be at the YA Midwest Book Festival, hosted by Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville, IL! I'll be doing four fantastic panels and a signing! I can't wait! Hope to see you there!

https://andersonsbookshop.com/event/2026-07-25/ya-midwest-2026

SEA OF CHARMS Book Tour

I'm SO excited to be heading out on book tour for SEA OF CHARMS next week!!! I can't wait to see you all in Long Island, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Indiana, Denver, Los Angeles, and Portland!!! It's going to be so much fun! Will I see you there? Tickets and info here: http://sarahbethdurst.com/appearances.htm

Happy Paperback Book Birthday to THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE!

Happy paperback book birthday to THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE!!! My cozy fantasy set in the world of THE SPELLSHOP about a librarian who was once a statue, a grumpy gardener, magical plants, a winged cat, tiny dragons, honey cakes, hope, love, and joy is out today in paperback with gorgeous mint green sprayed edges! And it includes a sneak peek at SEA OF CHARMS, which comes out in just two weeks! I wrote this book for anyone who might need a dose of comfort, joy, and kindness. And I'm so thrilled that the paperback will soon be in the hands of its readers!

The Wednesday Witches Book Club

Surprise! I wrote a short story! It's called The Wednesday Witches Book Club, a cozy fantasy mystery that's part of the forthcoming Amazon Original Stories MAGIC & MYSTERY collection, puzzle-box mysteries from top fantasy authors, edited by John Joseph Adams. I'm honored to be part of this amazing collection, which also includes stories by Travis Baldree, Robert Jackson Bennett, Heather Fawcett, Scott Lynch, Tananarive Due, and J. M. Miro!

A book-loving witch finds magic and mystery in a whimsical short story about the transformative power of friendship and community by the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop.

After a challenging divorce, Ashley joins a witchy book club in search of a new social life. But when members start being transformed one by one, Ashley and the remaining book club members must uncover the culprit behind these sinister spells. With time running out until she’s the next target, she turns to her grimoire for answers. Because what better way to catch a magical culprit than through stories?

The whole collection will be free for Prime and Kindle Unlimited subscribers in ebook and audio starting on pub day, July 28. Info here: www.amazon.com/magicandmystery or www.amazon.co.uk/magicandmystery

Cover Reveal for THE MAGICAL CHEESE EMPORIUM

COVER REVEAL!!! I’m so excited to share the gorgeous cover of THE MAGICAL CHEESE EMPORIUM, coming in January from Bramble — the fourth standalone cozy fantasy in the world of THE SPELLSHOP, THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE, and SEA OF CHARMS!

THE MAGICAL CHEESE EMPORIUM is about the places that tell you you're home when everything burns down and daring to see old friends with new eyes. Prepare for hard work, sparkly dreams, and lots of magical cheese!

Cover illustration: Lulu Chen
Cover design: Esther S. Kim

Coming 1/19/27 and now available for preorder: http://sarahbethdurst.com/Cheese.htm

SEA OF CHARMS is an Indie Next Pick!

Thank you, independent booksellers!!! I'm beyond thrilled and so incredibly grateful that SEA OF CHARMS has been selected as an Indie Next Pick by the American Booksellers Association! YAYYYYYY!!!!!

https://www.bookweb.org/news/august-2026-indie-next-list-preview-1632929