jeff3's 3 favorite reads in 2024

In his new fantasy world, only he can show his people the taste they're missing.Pete is a simple man who enjoys a good drink amongst good friends. Not too much to ask, right?Now, he's trapped in a fantasy world far from home, stuck underground in the body of a smelly dwarf with fantastic facial hair.The worst part?The swill that the dwarves are falling all over themselves to drink. Its flat, it's watery, and it has the alcohol content of a rancid coconut. Can Pete save the dwarves from their own sour fate, or will he be forever doomed to plink… show more.

High fantasy, low stakes - with a double-shot of coffee.

After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream - for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is.

If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can't go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune's shady underbelly could make it all… show more.

With age comes wisdom. For an experienced adventurer, it also comes with back pain.Taking quests, exploring ruins, and camping under the stars. For Dobbin Thornhill, there’s no better life than an adventurer’s, especially with a reputation like his.His latest task? Retrieving the rare and mystical dragonfire mushroom for one of Eastborne’s secret societies. To find it, Dobbin must venture deep into Hells’ Crag, a dragon-ruined city still haunted by restless spirits centuries after the attack. The dangers are great, but the reward is tempting enough to shoulder the risk—one more time.While Dobbin’s past has led to a life of solo… show more.