The Everybody Reads 2025 selection is Legends and Lattes by Pacific Northwest author and audiobook narrator Travis Baldree. The annual program encourages readers across the Palouse and Lewiston-Clarkston Valley to engage with the featured title through discussions and public events.
Baldree will appear at libraries, schools, and community venues from November 4–7.
Lewiston High School has the opportunity to host Baldree in the P1FCU Performing Arts Center at 1:30 on November 6, 2025.
Legends and Lattes follows Viv, an orc barbarian who retires from adventuring to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. The novel has been praised for its warm, character-driven storytelling and was a finalist for major awards, including the 2023 Hugo and Nebula awards. It has been an Instant New York Times Bestseller, a Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2022, a Library Reads Pick, an Indie Next Pick, a Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Travis Baldree
I love stories, and I love telling them.
I’m the author of Legends & Lattes, a low-stakes cozy fantasy novel.
I’m a narrator too, and I’ve loved the art since I first heard Frank Muller’s legendary work. I’ve lent my voice to hundreds of books (including my own).
I live in the Pacific Northwest, and I get up every morning excited and grateful to do this job.
I’m also an erstwhile veteran game developer, and it’s possible you’ve played something I’ve made. Torchlight, Fate & Rebel Galaxy have sold millions of copies on desktops and consoles. I remain the co-owner and CEO of Double Damage Games.