Independent Bookstore Day

Hope everyone had a wonderful Independent Bookstore Day!!! I had a blast signing books with Jen Calonita and Tessa Bailey at Northport Books in Northport, NY!

THE FARAWAY INN Book Tour

I had the most amazing time on book tour!!! Thank you to all the readers who joined me on this adventure! I loved meeting you, chatting with you, and celebrating THE FARAWAY INN with you! And thank you to all the wonderful booksellers, my incredible conversation partners, and the awesome people at Delacorte for making this tour so special! I will treasure these memories forever!

 

 

THE FARAWAY INN is a USA Today and #1 Indie Bestseller!!!

Incredible news!!! THE FARAWAY INN hit the Indie bestseller list at No. 1!!! And the USA Today bestseller list at No. 42! (Fingers crossed for the NYT YA Paperback list, which comes out at the end of the month.) I'm overcome with joy and gratitude. Thank you all so much!!!

Happy UK Book Birthday to THE FARAWAY INN!!!

Today is the UK Pub Day for THE FARAWAY INN!!! Happy Book Birthday, UK editions! Pictured is the UK hardback and the export paperback. Check out those edges! I'm so excited for this book to be in the hands of readers across the pond and beyond!

https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/sarah-beth-durst/the-faraway-inn/9781035081240

THE FARAWAY INN is out in the world!!!

Happy book birthday to my YA cozy fantasy, THE FARAWAY INN!!!

THE FARAWAY INN is about a  sixteen-year-old girl who, after a devastating heartbreak, decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great-aunt manage her quaint and somewhat rundown Vermont inn -- but then discovers that this fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret.

I wrote this book because I believe everyone deserves a magical escape filled with kindness, comfort, wonder, friendship, love... and a lot of cake! And I wrote it to be a reminder that even on days when it feels as if every door has slammed shut, there's still another door out there somewhere to walk through, even if you don't know how to open it yet.

Thanks so much to everyone at Delacorte and Penguin Random House for bringing this book to life and for gracing it with gorgeous cover art by Lulu Chen (now Lulu Heenan) and glorious sprayed edges! I loved writing this book, and I am beyond excited that it's out in the world!

Happy reading! And welcome to the Faraway Inn!! Your room is ready...

http://sarahbethdurst.com/FarawayInn.htm

B&N Preorder Sale

Barnes & Noble is having a huge preorder sale that is perfectly timed for the release of THE FARAWAY INN!!! Preorder THE FARAWAY INN and/or SEA OF CHARMS on BN.com now through 3/26 to save at least 25%! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-faraway-inn-sarah-beth-durst/1147793835?ean=9798217024308

BookCon 2026 Schedule

Planning your BookCon? I'll be there! Here's my BookCon schedule! Hope to see you!

THE FARAWAY INN Book Tour

So excited for THE FARAWAY INN BOOK TOUR!!! Counting down the days! Only 11 days to go! http://sarahbethdurst.com/appearances.htm

Awesome Con 2026 Schedule

So excited for Awesome Con this weekend!! Here's where to find me:

Fri 3/13 at 1:15pm Panel: "Cozy Reads & Romance Fireside Chat"
Fri 3/13 at 3:45pm Signing at Awesome Con Bookstore
Fri 3/13 at 7:30pm Luminary Ball

Sat 3/14 at 4:15pm Panel: "Sidekicks & Sidequests"
Sat 3/14 at 5:30pm Signing at Awesome Con Bookstore

Sun 3/15 at 1:00pm Panel: "Plot & Pacing"
Sun 3/15 at 2:15pm Signing at Awesome Con Bookstore

Hope to see you there! 

http://www.sarahbethdurst.com/appearances.htm 

Kiela and Caz Plush!!!

PLUSH REVEAL!!! I am unreasonably excited to share that Youtooz has created an absolutely adorable plush of KIELA + CAZ from THE SPELLSHOP!!!!! I lack the words to express how happy this makes me! Goes on sale this Monday 3/9 on Youtooz.com for four weeks only!!!

Announcing THE IMAGITORIUM!!!

NEW BOOK DEAL!!! I'm super excited to announce that I sold a new book! For kids! Welcome to THE IMAGITORIUM! Coming in March 2027.....

THE FARAWAY INN Book Tour

BOOK TOUR!!! I'm so excited to announce that I'm going on book tour for THE FARAWAY INN!!! Starting on pub day, March 31, I'll be visiting wonderful bookstores in St. Louis, Orlando, Charlotte, Boston, Fairfax, Baltimore, New York, and Long Island, joined by incredible conversation partners: Jaysen Headley, Beth Revis, Lydia Gregovic, Diana Peterfreund, Shannon J. Spann, Brigid Kemmerer, Chloe Gong, and Jen Calonita! I can't wait! Many events are ticketed, so be sure to reserve your spot!

http://sarahbethdurst.com/appearances.htm 

 

Waterstones Preorder Sale

Hello, UK readers! I'm excited to share that my upcoming books THE FARAWAY INN, SEA OF CHARMS, and the paperback edition of THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE are all included in the Waterstones online preorder sale going on now through 20 February. Use code FEB26 to save 25%! 

https://www.waterstones.com/campaign/february-pre-order-offer

The Faraway Inn is a YA Indie Next Pick!!!

I'm so thrilled to share that THE FARAWAY INN was selected as a YA Indie Next Pick for March/April by the American Booksellers Association!!! Thank you, independent booksellers! I am so incredibly grateful for all the support you've shown me and my cozy books! Coming March 31st! 

https://www.bookweb.org/news/marchapril-2026-kids%E2%80%99-indie-next-list-preview-1632549

Love Y'all Book Fest 2026 Schedule

Hello, Atlanta! I'll be at Love Y'all Book Fest this Friday through Sunday! I'm so excited! Hope to see you there!

Target Exclusive Collector's Edition of The Faraway Inn

My editor just gave me the go-ahead to share some incredible news! There's going to be a TARGET EXCLUSIVE COLLECTOR'S EDITION of my new YA cozy fantasy, THE FARAWAY INN! It's a gorgeous hardcover with four-color sprayed edges, stunning endpapers, a special case stamp, and an author letter! It'll be in Target stores on 3/31 and is available for preorder now at Target.com! So pretty!!! 

https://www.target.com/p/the-faraway-inn-by-sarah-beth-durst/-/A-95073343?preselect=95059611

NYT Article

Holy Forking Shirtballs!!! The New York Times included SEA OF CHARMS (Spellshop #3, out 7/28/26) in this article about The Novels Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026! How is this real life?!? Thanks so much, NYT! 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/books/review/new-fiction-books-2026.html

Kirkus Starred Review for THE FARAWAY INN!

KIRKUS STAR for THE FARAWAY INN!!! What a fabulous way to finish out 2025! The first trade review for my forthcoming YA cozy fantasy is in, and it's a starred review from Kirkus! Thanks so much, Kirkus Reviews! Now I'm even more excited for what 2026 will bring! Out 3/31/2026! 

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/sarah-beth-durst/the-faraway-inn/

Signed Books Make Great Gifts!

Signed books make great gifts!!! If you'd like a signed and personalized copy of THE SPELLSHOP, THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE, or THE LOST, either for yourself or as a gift, order from Books of Wonder by Nov 30, and I’ll be delighted to sign one for you! They ship pretty much everywhere! https://booksofwonder.com/products/9781250333988?variant=42655839879210

30% Off Spellshop Merch

Spellshop merch from Kingdom of Threads is now on sale for Black Friday at KingdomOfThreads.com! 

https://kingdomofthreads.com/collections/official-spellshop