Sarah Beth Durst is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty-five books for adults, teens, and kids, including cozy fantasy The Spellshop. She's been awarded an American Library Association Alex Award, as well as a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Several of her books have been optioned for film/television, including Drink Slay Love, which was made into a TV movie and was a question on Jeopardy! She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, her children, and her ill-mannered cat.

★ "The magical worldbuilding's original details, creative characterization, and the charming protagonist who treats others with respect, make this a binge-worthy read....All the right ingredients combine to create this irresistible cottagecore fantasy." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Light, immersive, and richly imagined, this novel invites readers to linger in its enchanted hallways long after the final page, making it a perfect pick for fantasy fans craving warmth, wonder, and heart." --Booklist

"The stakes are high, though never overwhelming, and Durst brings in her signature cozy aesthetic, creating a world within our own that is sure to entice romance and fantasy readers alike." --The Bulletin

"Durst's charming fantasy is as cozy as a mug of hot cocoa....Recommended for libraries where Durst's other cozy fantasies are popular, as well as titles like A.R. Capetta's The Heartbreak Bakery." --School Library Journal

"Frosted with whimsy and sprinkled with joy, The Faraway Inn is a testament to why Sarah Beth Durst is the queen of cozy fantasy! It will also, consequently, make you crave cake." --Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness Within Us

"Filled with magical mysteries, whimsical surprises, and a dash of sweet romance, The Faraway Inn is the perfect cozy read."--Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

"Whimsical, charming, and heartfelt, Sarah Beth Durst gives readers the perfect balance of familiar and fantastical. I could live in The Faraway Inn forever!" --Kristy Boyce, New York Times bestselling author of Dating and Dragons

"A heartwarming cozy fantasy like only Sarah Beth Durst can write. Brew some tea and settle in." --Kamilah Cole, Lodestar Award finalist and bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology

"A soothing balm for any aching heart, The Faraway Inn offers a comforting respite for any weary adventurer and for those looking for an escape through its otherworldly doors. Durst's cozy storytelling is at its best here, radiating joy and love on every page." -C. B. Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Pub date: 2026-04-07

Length: 384 pages