Peter Mayle’s A Good Year meets Sideways in the delightful debut novel from a James Beard Award–winning American wine merchant, the renowned Kermit Lynch.

Known as the man who introduced rosé to the US, legendary wine importer Kermit Lynch is as lauded for his writing as he is for his impeccable taste in wines of every variety and vintage. His thoughtful, witty notes on the subject led to the modern nonfiction classic Adventures on the Wine Route, which has been hailed as “one of the finest American books on wine” (The New York Times) and was recently celebrated with a twenty-fifth-anniversary edition.

In his debut novel, Lynch presents Kendrick Thomas, an easygoing American wine merchant happily residing in Provence. Ever eager to visit old friends and enjoy all the gastronomic pleasures available in France, he often finds himself on the doorstep of Henri Poupon. Built as ruggedly as a boxer, thick of finger and feature, Poupon is as physically untamed and earthy as his skill as a chef is delicate and exquisite.

In the vein of Peter Mayle, Kendrick and Poupon set off on a road trip: eating, bickering, laughing, and of course, sampling wine both good and bad. From troublesome business associates to Poupon’s shady ex-girlfriend to an appalling new cell tower tarnishing the local tranquility, At Poupon’s Table is a riotous jaunt through the French countryside that always circles back to food—and of course reds, whites, and everything in between.

“Kermit is a legend in the wine business, and in this book he offers us a peek into that secretive world. I can’t think of a more enjoyable way to learn the tricks of the trade. But more than that, this is an ode to a vanishing way of life, where every day is an opportunity to drink wonderful wine and eat beautiful food. The food and wine descriptions are so vivid you can savor every drop and taste every bite. I don’t think I'll ever eat another hamburger without thinking about the one in this book.” —Ruth Reichl, New York Times–bestselling author of The Paris Novel

“A lilting paean to the slow daily delights of eating and drinking well . . . It’s a book of terroir, exuding the particulars of its vividly rendered place. The text is peppered with food descriptions so detailed that they are almost recipes and wine pairings so carefully chosen that it’s hard not to salivate.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“The detailed depictions of wine, food, and landscapes evoke deep sensory pleasure . . . A fun, atmospheric novel.” —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Adventures on the Wine Route

“One of the finest American books on wine.” —Eric Asimov, The New York Times

“This book deserves to stay in print forever!” —Alice Waters

“One of the pleasantest and truest books I’ve ever read.” —MFK Fisher

“Kermit Lynch is certainly an expert, but his book . . . is also a great pleasure to read. I enjoyed it more than any other wine book I have read.” —Roald Dahl

“The best book I’ve ever read about wine. Kermit Lynch is as brilliant a writer as he is a taster, and his quest for authentic wine is more relevant than ever.” —Jay McInerney

“In Kermit Lynch’s small, true, delightful book there is more understanding about what wine really is than in everything else I have read.” —Victor Hazan

An ex-soldier must climb a mysterious, treasure-filled tower to repay his family’s debts in the first installment of this thrilling LitRPG fantasy series.

When Ardwyn “Wyn” Thatcher arrives in Alestead, he knows he’s running out of time to pay off his father’s debt to hungry loan sharks. With options quickly running out, he has no choice but to face the mysterious Alistair, a treasure-filled tower with deadly monsters and impossible puzzles around every corner. If he can battle his way through enough levels, he might just accumulate enough wealth to pay his dues and save his family’s farm.

Joined by throngs of other hopeful climbers, Wyn is assigned to the Ruby Magician class—one he’s never heard of but soon discovers isn’t a fan favorite. There’s no way he can make it through the tower alone, but his peers unanimously prefer specialists over his jack-of-all-trades class. And it doesn’t help that his mentor is a filthy, unserious drunk.

So to take on the tower, Wyn must prove his skills worthy and form a new guild of his own. With loyal new friends by his side, he’ll find powerful items and learn devastating spells to survive the challenges that lie ahead. But all is not as it seems, and there are dangerous enemies waiting to strike at every turn.

As the adventurers discover despicable traitors and cross paths with an emerging evil cult, there’s only one question on Wyn’s mind: Will he become Alistair’s newest victor? Or the next in a long line of its victims?

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When their latest hunt reveals a world-threatening infestation, the Slayers are forced to team up with their rivals, in the third book of this fantasy adventure.

Few cities are as beautiful as Westbara, so it’s a pity that Styk, Corminar, and Lore aren’t just there to see the sights. Rather, they’re on a mission to take down a celebrated Player called the Councilman. But they’ll soon discover they aren’t alone in targeting this allegedly esteemed member of the Council . . .

The Slayers join forces with a team known only as the Trio, consisting of an imposing gentleman warrior, a woman who wields metal magic, and a worldbender with abilities to rival Styk’s. Together they find themselves on the scent of a wider plot: a malae infestation that threatens the western lands.

Soon, what was once a simple operation to take out a Player becomes a fight for survival. They’ll have to act fast to stop this monstrous, ever-escalating corruption before another land falls to evil.

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Tropes include: revenge quest, weak to strong, good versus evil, found family, misfit team, and mysterious ancestry.

To gain a formidable new card, Arthur must brave the unknown in a hive notorious for its evil side, as this thrilling deck-building fantasy continues.

Having survived their journey into the Dark Heart, Arthur and his dragon, Brixaby, have a new goal: complete their Legendary card sets. Unfortunately, the next Legendary card is locked away in Blood Moon, a hive with a reputation for chaos, lawlessness, scourgling eruptions, and—rumor has it—dedicated dragon hunters.

Still, Arthur and his retinue feel they have little to fear. Then again, they also don’t have much knowledge of what actually lies ahead. What they find is a hive full of training and leadership opportunities—if they’re able to avoid paying the blood price.

But the lure of the Legendary card in the Blood Moon Hive may be a ruse. In fact, it could very well be a trap set by the scourglings themselves. Or something even worse . . .

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A teenage mechanic-turned-mage must battle hordes of hellish monsters and venture to the source of an apocalyptic plague in this gripping portal fantasy.

Coming off his first victory over the Scourge, Ryan Kotes is a bona fide hero to the people of Eclipse. But the war is far from over. The zombifying infection is still festering throughout Ralqir, and Ryan won’t quit until he beats every last bit of it to a pulp. Joined by some unlikely allies—including a pair of dragonkin sisters, a carbine-wielding fox, and a hulking lion hybrid—there should be nothing standing in his way.

Unfortunately, the ragtag group is soon confronted by a painful truth. It seems the latest outbreak on Ralqir is tied directly to Ryan’s own arrival on the planet. Now, disguising his identity and posing as a humble monk, he must figure out how to stop the spread and return to his home before there isn’t one to go back to. And he’ll need to start by taking the fight to where it all began: where he first entered this world . . .

Easier said than done, as the road there is paved with mobs of wild mutants, rage-fueled goblins, giant spiders, and the rising undead. To face off against enemies bigger, stronger, and faster than anything he’s seen yet, Ryan will need to hone his magical skills and build weapons with explosive capabilities.

But will a big boom be enough to completely rid Ralqir of this contagion? When the insatiable Scourge demands more bodies, Ryan will have to ask himself what he’s willing to sacrifice to save his companions once and for all.

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To ascend to godhood, Zeke must first descend into Hell—and face torment like never before—in the penultimate volume of this dark fantasy adventure series.

Zeke Blackwood lives for battle. Channeling powerful mana, the half-human, half-demon warrior has slain monsters, toppled empires, and brought would-be tyrants to their knees, destroying anything—and anyone—that dares cross his path. He believes his cause is a righteous one and executes those who don’t follow his standards of morality. To some, he’s a bringer of justice. To others, he’s an exactor of revenge.

But in actuality, Zeke is driven only by the desire to become strong enough to wage war against evil entities capable of unmaking the universe itself. To obtain such power, he must enter Hell and journey through its many circles. Surrounded by corruption and despair, assaulted by monstrous demons and specters, he endures agonizing torture. But the physical pain is nothing compared to the emotional suffering he’ll feel when confronted by the multitude of his sins.

Haunted by the family he failed to save, the friends he abandoned, the lover he couldn’t forgive, and the millions of dead left in his wake, Zeke is finally forced to face himself, putting his willpower—unlike any the realm has ever seen—to its greatest test. In order to destroy legions of demons, exorcise his inner ones, and escape Hell, he’ll need to become something even greater than the gods he’s destined to fight: a Primordial . . .

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