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A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping

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5-1/2"W x 8-1/4"H | 10 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Jul 15, 2025 | 336 Pages | 9780593439371
A whimsical and heartwarming novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps her aunt run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…

Enter Luke Larsen, handsome and icy magical historian, who arrives on a dark winter evening and might just know how to unlock the spell’s secrets. Luke has absolutely no interest in getting involved in the madcap goings-on of the inn and is definitely not about to let a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help Sera with her spell. Worse, he might actually be thawing.

Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone...and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.
© Stephen Pass
Sangu Mandanna is the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom, and several other novels about magic, monsters and myths. She lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, with her husband and three kids. View titles by Sangu Mandanna
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"Much like its enchanted inn, A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping welcomes in the weary reader with gentle charm and profound kindness. This book is a magical, heartfelt tale that leaves you feeling just a little bit more whole."–Julie Leong, USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

"Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful, A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping is the comfort read of the year, and an instant favorite." – Olivia Atwater, author of The Witchwood Knot

“Sangu Mandanna’s books are the perfect read if you’re craving a little magic and a lot of heart.”—New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston

Praise for The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

"An effervescent stunner."—The New York Times

“This is one of my coziest reads of the last year, and I find myself thinking about its enchanted setting all the time.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry

“This whimsical romance is full of quirky, lovable characters who will charm even the grumpiest of readers. It’s an enchanting story that brings to life the wonders of finally finding your people and letting love find you.”—The Washington Post

“A cozy tale about the powerful alchemy of believing we are worthy of the family we find. Full of charm, wit, romance, and an affirmation that we are all deserving of love and real magic.” —New York Times bestselling author of Legends and Lattes Travis Baldree

"The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is a warm and witchy hug of a book. Full of endearing characters, romance and found family, it's the cozy magical romance you've been waiting for. I absolutely adored it!"—award-winning author of The Oleander Sword Tasha Suri

About

A whimsical and heartwarming novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps her aunt run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…

Enter Luke Larsen, handsome and icy magical historian, who arrives on a dark winter evening and might just know how to unlock the spell’s secrets. Luke has absolutely no interest in getting involved in the madcap goings-on of the inn and is definitely not about to let a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help Sera with her spell. Worse, he might actually be thawing.

Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone...and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.

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© Stephen Pass
Sangu Mandanna is the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom, and several other novels about magic, monsters and myths. She lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, with her husband and three kids. View titles by Sangu Mandanna

Praise

"Much like its enchanted inn, A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping welcomes in the weary reader with gentle charm and profound kindness. This book is a magical, heartfelt tale that leaves you feeling just a little bit more whole."–Julie Leong, USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

"Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful, A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping is the comfort read of the year, and an instant favorite." – Olivia Atwater, author of The Witchwood Knot

“Sangu Mandanna’s books are the perfect read if you’re craving a little magic and a lot of heart.”—New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston

Praise for The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

"An effervescent stunner."—The New York Times

“This is one of my coziest reads of the last year, and I find myself thinking about its enchanted setting all the time.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry

“This whimsical romance is full of quirky, lovable characters who will charm even the grumpiest of readers. It’s an enchanting story that brings to life the wonders of finally finding your people and letting love find you.”—The Washington Post

“A cozy tale about the powerful alchemy of believing we are worthy of the family we find. Full of charm, wit, romance, and an affirmation that we are all deserving of love and real magic.” —New York Times bestselling author of Legends and Lattes Travis Baldree

"The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is a warm and witchy hug of a book. Full of endearing characters, romance and found family, it's the cozy magical romance you've been waiting for. I absolutely adored it!"—award-winning author of The Oleander Sword Tasha Suri
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