Recs if you like Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil...

*SFF novels which use footnotes as a secondary narrative, paratext, or metacommentary on events in the main narrative.

standalone fantasy under 400 pages

At the request of @moss-mylk 😊🫶 I will keep updating this list, and as always, recs are welcome.

This list is a comfort-reads pantry of low-stakes fantasy where food and drink are the magic. Every pick centers a kitchen, café, tea room, coffee bar, bakery, cocktail or anything food as the heart of the story, with conflicts that stay gentle, community-minded plots, and endings that leave you soothed rather than stressed. Cozy, sensory escapes and character growth over battles!

Want to start a life in the cottage, escape from the horror of life and tuck into your corner in the world? Just remember, this could be a cozy corner OR it could be just the opposite of that...

A vibes-based list themed after Legend of Zelda.

Inspo: perhaps the most iconic start to a Zelda game, the Deku Tree himself, and the plot surrounding him. Themes: naivety, whimsy, hope, the passage of time, grand beginnings, family secrets.

Medieval Fun time ⚔️

cozy books to get me in the mood

Each of these sparked a love and appreciation that continues to burn to this day. This is for those looking for new worlds, those looking for more read and recommended titles, and those reminiscing on the days where they first read these incredible books. Whether they be standalones or series, these fantasy reads will be on your mind for months to come. More titles will be added as they are read, recommendations are always welcome.