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Barnes & Noble releasing the book 1 hardcover two months early

B&N release: May 5th, 2026, other platforms: July 7th, 2026

Exclusive side story content for the hardcover release.

Still hoping to resume chapter releases in the new year.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/he-who-fights-with-monsters-vol-1-travis-deverell/1148560224

G'day all,

Firstly I'd just like to say that the recovery is continuing nicely. I've been working on an exclusive side story for the hardcover release, which has gone slower than my old writing speed, but I finished the first draft literally minutes ago. It's set before the first book and details the first meeting of Rufus, Gary and Farrah.

Barnes & Noble will be doing an early release of the hardcover, a full two months ahead of other venues, so anyone looking to get their hands on the book as soon as possible may want to do their pre-order through them.

Not much else to say, other than I am very happy to have completed some fresh writing. I'm looking to keep that going through December and hope to get fresh chapters coming out in January.

-Shirt

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He Who Fights With Monsters Vol. 1: Outworlder|Hardcover

From May 5 - July 6th this hardcover edition is available only at Barnes & Noble.The bestselling LitRPG Fantasy, Action Adventure phenomenon, He Who Fights With Monsters, is now available in print as a hardcover and widely distributed for the very first time with He...

Comments

RoyIsAlive

I assume it’s the first meeting of Gary Farrah and Rufus like shirt just said

Reid Haataja

Allright, congratulations! Order is in, now the wait.... well I guess I'll start back at the beginning so I'm ready for new chapters.

Fulminis

I can't wait to read the side story, thats something I've always wanted. Is there a possibility you will write a full book containing a bunch of their adventures from before they met Jason? Like the windmill, or the evil women that Gary just couldn't resist

Nicole LoMauro

That is an awesome looking hardcover. I'll be wishing that one day when your health is better you'll come to the US and I can get it signed. Very excited for the side story!

Crysus

Looks awesome! Will definitely be picking up a copy

habisky bombdigy

Done and done as probably your only Transcendent I will buy your books 10x over.

Phillip Beightol

If One would like the authors scribbles on our copy, would there be a way currently?

Anthony Bonomini

Couldn't do it in Australis. I guess I will learn patience. You be well shirt. 😉

Max Fuckerer

Thank you for the update shirt, greetings to assistaloon. And i hope the new year finds you healthy enough for many more years to come😘

TheGrumpyOne

Wonderful news, and pre-ordered, can’t wait.

Splutty

That's on Shirt's alternative adult Patreon: Withoutshirtaloon.

Magareboshi

Sounds great, very happy to hear you are writing again! I just wanted to let you know that you are my favourite litrpg author, and I'm so glad you've made it out the other side

Steven Hardy

Glad your recovery is coming along 😁 Just checked and my pre-order is through B&N so that's some surprising news! Stay well

Samael Seadh

That's 1 day after my wife and i's anniversary... I already pre ordered from Amazon though. Wonder if I can find a barns and noble near me

Jessica

So awesome! I just noticed that he's holding the evil garden trowel! Made me laugh! I'm so excited for you!

Jacob Kraus

That's awesome Shirt! Glad to hear your recovery is going well and looking forward to see the hardcover in person. Looks like I'll be making a trip to B&N to see it in person. Looking forward to your first chapter after your own convalescence.

MoonRider777

Congratulations! I am so pre-ordering much copy!! Also super happy your feeling better and getting back to writing! ❤️🥳

Reaperess

Ooooo more ways to collect! Ok, I know that sounded sarcastic but Im so excited for physical copies too. Its like stardew valley. I dont mind spending the money on a new copy because the dev (you the writer) is absolutely worth it.

Donatello

Way to go Shirt!

Kazren

I already ordered mine from Amazon with a 7% discount for black Friday! I can't wait to hold it in my hands.

Ender Oztimurlenk

Amazing!! Will there be an opportunity to purchase a signed copy?

Rachel Clements

Gosh darn it all to heck, how do I get my grabby little hands on it in the UK? And gratz, by the way! Keep getting better!

Soli116

Is the B&N one for books being mailed only or will it be in their brick and mortar stores?

Azayrian105 (edited)

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2026-09-06 06:00 I have to ask as it has been a constant in every book release. Why did you change the title?
2025-11-27 22:09 I have to ask as it has been a constant in every book release. Why did you change the book cover?

I have to ask as it has been a constant in every book release. Why did you change the book cover?

Puugu

Used to work at B&N. That's going to depend on how many people pre-order it. That said, you can go into a store and pre-order it "shipped to store" and won't have to pay shipping. This also helps your local store as it shows people shopping in the store.

Matt Mozingo

Ordered and excited! Any chance your faithful Patreon subscribers can get that side story posted here first?

Matthew Banchero

There we go!!! Some of us slow pokes needed a carrot.

Samael Seadh

Is this side story going to be exclusive to the b&n book as well or just the early release

Sam Richartz

Hey Shirtaloon, I'm so happy to hear your recovery comes along! Also congrats 🎉 One Question which gets probably asked a lot: is any translation and more hardcover releases in other countries planned? I would love a German translation ❤️

Soli116

Thank you! I guess I'll be getting 2 copies in hardback. Oh no. Anyway... :D

Alan McLaughlin Jr.

Why is Jason holding a hand shovel? Is he going to be getting up to some more evil gardening?

Samael Seadh

The evil trowel he got at the begining

Mike McElhiney

i cannot buy the paperback any more on amazon? I wanted to send this to a friend for christmas. get him into the series. it will only allow me to buy him the hardcover that comes out next year :(

Immanuel Medina

Any news on merch? I’m looking to buy some posters for my favorite litrpgs and for HWFWM I’d prefer something different than the one on podium site. Thanks!

Stacy Condie

I just bought 4 books for my son for christmas on Amazon that are paperback

Nathaniel Brown

I just asked my library to order this book. Looking forward to having it in my hands.