Hear ye! Hear ye! Renaissance Fair season is finally upon us! So don your best corset and codpiece and head to the nearest Fair for turkey legs, jousting, and more!
Can’t make it the Ren Fair? Wish it was all year round? Wish you could truly escape reality and live like a Renaissance hero? Check out some of these titles to immerse yourself in the tomfoolery, fantasy, and festiveness of the Renaissance Fair.
All’s Faire in Middle School
by Victoria Jamieson
Growing up at the Renaissance Faire has taught Imogen about hard work, battling villains, and the importance of friendship. But no amount of sword training, juggling, or costume design can prepare her for Middle School. In this graphic novel, Imogen learns new lessons about being courageous, kind, and proud of who she is.
FOR KIDS
You Wouldn’t Want to Be a Medieval Knight!: Armor You’d Rather Not Wear
by Fiona MacDonald
Think that suit of armor is comfy? Think again! This fun and funny book shows the gritty side of what real medieval life was like, not just the glamorous gowns and delicious feasts! Don’t ask about the turkey legs… Lots of laughs, lots of history, and a few “eww” moments await!
FOR KIDS
The Life and Medieval Times of Kit Sweetly
by Jamie Pacton
Who says the knighthood is only for the boys? Kit Sweetly is here to prove that there’s a whole lot more to women at the Ren Fair than wenches and witches. She’s out to be a knight and win the jousting tournament (and possibly a few hearts) this summer.
FOR TEENS
Rise
by Freya Finch
What is the perfect place for a family of Valkyries to live in secret? The Renaissance Fair of course! But when the mythology world comes crashing into Brinn’s world, she’ll have to face a whole lot more than mythical beasts and Norse gods, there are family secrets, uncertain crushes, and the future of the ren-fair (and the whole world) at stake.
FOR TEENS
Legends & Lattes
by Travis Baldree
When the adventure is over, what life do the heroes pursue? What are they working towards? What are they running from? In this cozy fantasy, it is the world of D&D after the epic quest is over. Only wanting to settle down and open a coffee shop, Viv, a retired orc bounty hunter, encounters new friends, unexpected challenges, and even a little old danger in her new life. Filled with imagery that transports you to the most magical coffee shop ever, and characters you can’t help but fall in love with, this is the cozy escape you’re looking for.
FOR ADULTS
Well Met
by Jen DeLuca
A Rom-Com filled with sworn enemies, forced proximity, and plenty of merriment to go around? Huzzah! This fun and flirty series dives into the world of working at the Renaissance Fair, whether it is love or war in the ring, Emily and Simon are about to find their opposition well met. Be sure to check out the rest of the series including: Well Played, Well Matched, and Well Traveled.
FOR ADULTS