Sarah Beth Durst

Sarah Beth Durst is a highly acclaimed author, renowned for her work in fantasy literature. She has written over twenty books for children, young adults, and adults, and her stories have captivated readers of all ages. Durst is known for her unique and imaginative storytelling, which often features strong female protagonists and magical worlds.

Throughout her career, Durst has received numerous accolades for her work. She is the recipient of the ALA Alex Award and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, and she has been a finalist for the Andre Norton Nebula Award three times. These prestigious awards are a testament to Durst's talent and her ability to create engaging and memorable stories.

In addition to her success in publishing, Durst is also a graduate of Princeton University. She currently resides in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, children, and an ill-mannered cat. Despite her many accomplishments, Durst remains a humble and dedicated author, committed to creating entertaining and thought-provoking stories for her readers to enjoy.

Some of Durst's most popular works include "Drink, Slay, Love," "The Queens of Renthia" series, and "Spark." Her most recent novel, "The Reluctant Queen," was published by Harper Voyager in 2017. In addition to her novels, Durst has also written picture books, such as "Roar and Sparkles," which was published by Running Press Kids in 2017. With a diverse range of publications to her name, Durst has proven herself to be a versatile and prolific author in the world of fantasy literature.
Into the Wild Books
# Title Year
1 Into the Wild 2007
2 Out of the Wild 2008
The Lost Books
# Title Year
1 The Lost 2014
The Queens of Renthia Books
# Title Year
1 The Queen of Blood 2016
2 The Reluctant Queen 2017
3 The Queen of Sorrow 2018
4 The Deepest Blue 2019
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Ice 2009
2 Enchanted Ivy 2010
3 Drink, Slay, Love 2011
4 Vessel 2012
5 Conjured 2013
6 Chasing Power 2014
7 The Girl Who Could Not Dream 2015
8 Journey Across the Hidden Islands 2017
9 The Stone Girl's Story 2018
10 Fire and Heist 2018
11 Spark 2019
12 Race the Sands 2020
13 Catalyst 2020
14 The Bone Maker 2021
15 Even and Odd 2021
16 The Shelterlings 2022
17 The Lake House 2023
18 The Spellshop 2024
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 Roar and Sparkles Go to School 2017
Sarah Beth Durst Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Demigods and Monsters 2008
2 Who Done It? 2013
3 Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy 2016
4 Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark 2020