Bindery Bookshop
Spring 2026
This Is Not a Test
The Breakfast Club meets 28 Days Later in this revised and expanded edition of Courtney Summers’s cult classic about a traumatized young woman forced to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Author
Courtney Summers
Publisher
The Inky Phoenix
Praise for This Is Not a Test
“My favorite zombie novel.”
—Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent
Black as Diamond
A cursed warrior and a reckless magician find themselves bound to one another in this epic dark fantasy by Nigerian Canadian author U. M. Agoawike, perfect for fans of N. K. Jemisin, Brandon Sanderson, and Samantha Shannon.
Author
U.M. Agoawike
Publisher
Ezeekat Press
Praise for Black as Diamond
“Haunting and ethereal, balanced with the warmth of found family.”
—Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter
Wayward Souls
In this delightfully dark sequel to Strange Beasts—the gothic supernatural mystery called “an absolute joy” by TJ Klune—Samantha Harker and Dr. Helena Moriarty untangle mysteries of magic and monsters in the wilds of Ireland.
Author
Susan J. Morris
Publisher
The Inky Phoenix
Praise for Wayward Souls
“A richly detailed historical fantasy, cloaked in spooky, Gothic vibes, infused with a pulse-pounding, twisty paranormal/mystery, and lightly sweetened by a swoony romance—it is one addictive ride. ”
—Sadie Hartmann, Bram Stoker Awards–winning author of 101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered
Devil of the Deep
A swashbuckling BIPOC adventure fantasy that blends Haitian lore, queer romance, and an epic mermaid quest—all set on the shimmering waters of the Caribbean during the golden age of piracy.
Author
Falencia Jean-Francois
Publisher
Left Unread Books
Praise for Devil of the Deep
“Lush in worldbuilding, explosive in action, and steeped in culture; this achingly compelling fantasy is a love letter to queer people of color who deserve to be the heroes of their own story.”
—Natalia Hernandez, author of the Flowers of Prophecy series
Burn the Sea
A lush historical fantasy that reimagines the Portuguese attacks on South India in the 1500s and the fierce real-life queen’s story, Burn the Sea is an electrifying exaltation of female power and the value of freedom.
Author
Mona Tewari
Publisher
Boundless Press
Praise for Burn the Sea
“Burn the Sea is a rich and beautiful debut, a gorgeous feminist epic with a ferocious heart.”
—Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award–winning author of The Jasmine Throne
Saturn Returning
A smoldering, soul-splitting debut that tracks three friends through the celestial chaos of adulthood, love, and queer identity.
Author
Kim Narby
Publisher
Sapph-Lit
Praise for Saturn Returning
“Reading Saturn Returning felt like having drinks with an eloquent lesbian as she spills her intimate, messy, and vulnerable gossip. Propulsive and lyrical; a vivid, tender, and incisive story about aging, queer love, and friendship. ”
—Emily Austin, author of We Could Be Rats and Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead
Our Sister's Keeper
A gripping blend of historical fiction and Southern gothic psychological horror, Our Sister’s Keeper is a fierce exploration of Black sisterhood, rage, and resistance.
Author
Jasmine Holmes
Publisher
Mareas
Praise for Our Sister's Keeper
“Our Sister’s Keeper is breathtaking, too lovely for a nightmare and too tragic for a dream.”
—Bethany. C Morrow, bestselling author of A Song Below Water and So Many Beginnings
Fall 2025
Orange Wine
Against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Colombia, where the Catholic Church exercises total control over women, Orange Wine weaves an unforgettable story of sisterhood, love, passion, and betrayal. Isolated in a society that opposes her desires, Inés struggles with her identity as a mother, artist, sister, lover, and woman.
Author
Esperanza Hope Snyder
Publisher
Mareas
Praise for Orange Wine
“This is a delicious novel.”
—Ann Hood, The New York Times bestselling author of The Knitting Circle
Dust Settles North
A tender reflection on the effects of grief and loss, this deeply felt novel explores how siblings come together to mend a fractured family and, in the process, find themselves.
Author
Deena ElGenaidi
Publisher
Boundless Press
Praise for Dust Settles North
“A beautiful meditation on grief, family, and the ties that bind.”
—Chelsea Bieker, author of Madwoman and Godshot
Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife
An undead orc knight leaves battle behind for a new kind of afterlife—one with good food, good friends, and maybe even fatherhood.
Author
Deston J. Munden
Publisher
Cozy Quill
Praise for Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife
“A stunning debut is filled with incredible heart and delectable treats.”
—Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea
Local Heavens
A brilliant reimagining of Fitzgerald’s classic tale of glamour, desire, and desperation, Local Heavens examines the guardrails of morality . . . and the price of desire.
Author
K.M. Fajardo
Publisher
The Inky Phoenix
Praise for Local Heavens
“An exemplary execution of the cyberpunk genre”
—Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Longings
Cry, Voidbringer
Cry, Voidbringer is a gripping saga of how far one will go for freedom and control—and how easily it can all be taken away.
Author
Elaine Ho
Publisher
Left Unread Books
Praise for Cry, Voidbringer
“Rich and vivid storytelling ensnares the reader from the very first page and challenges them to reflect on humanity, oppression, and corruption.”
—N.E. Davenport, author of The Blood Gift Duology
To Bargain with Mortals
The first book in the Reckoning Storm duology, To Bargain with Mortals is a stunning reflection on politics and purpose, blood and allegiance—and what we do with the histories we inherit.
Author
R.A. Basu
Publisher
Skies Press
Praise for To Bargain with Mortals
“To Bargain with Mortals demands both your love and your outrage. I devoured it.”
—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
Tempest's Queen
Six months ago, Teia Carthan seized the throne against all odds. She sacrificed everything—her morals, her friends, even the spark of love—to hear the whisper of her new title: Highness.
Author
Tiffany Wang
Publisher
Violetear Books
Praise for Tempest's Queen
“A mesmerizing debut fantasy.”
—Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame
Spring 2025
Of Monsters and Mainframes
The queer love child of pulp horror and classic sci-fi, Of Monsters and Mainframes is a dazzling, heartfelt odyssey that probes what it means to be one of society’s monsters—and explores the many types of friendship that make us human.
Author
Barbara Truelove
Publisher
Ezeekat Press
Praise for Of Monsters and Mainframes
“Delightful, unhinged, and obscenely compelling.”
—Craig Montgomery, author of A Circle of Stars
Black Salt Queen
Filled with passion, romance, betrayal, and divine magic, Black Salt Queen journeys to a gorgeous precolonial island nation where women—and secrets—reign.
Author
Samantha Bansil
Publisher
Violetear Books
Praise for Black Salt Queen
“Black Salt Queen is an epic tale of female ambition, court intrigue, and betrayal that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.”
—O. O. Sangoyomi, author of Masquerade
Crueler Mercies
Crueler Mercies is an epic sapphic revenge fantasy brimming with magic and molten-hot rage.
Author
Maren Chase
Publisher
Fantasy & Frens
Praise for Crueler Mercies
“This book smolders—in every sense of the word.”
—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
The Unmapping
Intimate and spellbinding, The Unmapping is a character-driven, speculative exploration of a city’s descent into chaos and confusion.
Author
Denise S. Robbins
Publisher
Mareas
Praise for The Unmapping
“An extremely pacy, suspenseful cli-fi novel.”
—Caoilinn Hughes, author of The Alternatives
Fall 2024
House of Frank
A warm and hopeful story of a lonely witch consumed by grief who discovers a whimsical cast of characters in a magical arboretum—and the healing power of found family.
Author
Kay Synclaire
Publisher
Ezeekat Press
Praise for House of Frank
“Wow. Just wow. A heartbreaking, magnificent debut that offers space to sit with grief—and reads like a warm hug.”
—Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
And the Sky Bled
Amid the chaos of a dying city ruled by colonizers, three rivals―a thief, a slumlord, and an heiress―race to find a hidden cache of magic that will decide the city’s fate.
Author
S. Hati
Publisher
Fantasy & Frens
Praise for And the Sky Bled
“And the Sky Bled is a book that grabs you by the shoulders, stares into your eyes, and does not let go until the end.”
—Moniquill Blackgoose, Author of national bestseller To Shape a Dragon’s Breath, a Washington Post and NPR Best Book of the Year
Inferno's Heir
Fearing for her life, an outcast princess joins the rebellion against her own kingdom and family. . . but when playing with fire, someone always gets burned.
Author
Tiffany Wang
Publisher
Violetear Books
Praise for Inferno's Heir
“A mesmerizing debut fantasy.”
—Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame
Strange Beasts
In this fresh-yet-familiar gothic tale—part historical fantasy, part puzzle-box mystery—the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes collide in a thrilling exploration of feminine power.
Author
Susan J. Morris
Publisher
The Inky Phoenix
Praise for Strange Beasts
“Filled with the sensual, lush prose that is the mark of a dynamic writer—but with mystery, murder, and monsters on top. Such an absolute joy to read.”
—TJ Klune, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea
