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The retail copy of SMALL MAGICS has been updated with extra content free of charge. A lot of extra content. 🙂

If you purchased SMALL MAGICS from Amazon before and would like to get the new version, you have to do request an update. I prefer to delete the old file from the device before doing this, but it should work even if you don’t.

Go to Amazon and click on SMALL MAGICS. Click on Manage Your Content and Devices.

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You will see a list of your purchases. You can search for SMALL MAGICS in the search window on your right.

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I’ve already done the update, so the next image will show you an update for a different book, but that’s what it would look like.

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Click on Update Available. Give it a few minutes and download the book to you device.

You will know that the update worked if your cover changes.

Old Cover
New Cover

I am not sure how to update things in BN and iTunes. The process there might be automatic. If you know, post instructions in the comments.

Let us know if you are happy with the new goodies. Happy reading.

Per comments:

Thank you to Hannah for the contents list:

Magic Tests
A Questionable Client
Retribution Clause
Of Swine and Roses
Grace of Small Magics
Curran’s POV
Jim’s POV
Grocery Lists

And thank you Barbara for the suggestion to contact Amazon support if all else fails.

For those asking if this is edition now matches the printed collector edition from Subterranean, it does. No plans for an Audible version at the moment. 🙂

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  2. as of 7/3 at 10:30am, the BN nook site showed only the older version so not sure yet on the ability to update.

    • I think update automatic for B&N. I opened by old version and went back to the cover page. It was the ild cover. I closed the book and the new version with the new cover appeared.

      • Check further down in the comments. Someone made a list of the table of contents with the new content in the list. If you don’t see the new content (I didn’t) send the book to the cloud, and download it. The new content should be there

        • Yes, that is exactly what worked for my Nook…. I deleted it off the device and downloaded it again and it had updated.

          • Yep. I did the same with my Nook and received the updated version.

            Love the grocery lists!

      • This happened to me on my Kindle, but then I still went and updated on Amazon anyway (just to be safe :-)).

  3. Holy cow, I had no idea there were so many updates available! Thanks for the new skill!

    • I know, right? I had easily two dozen books that had acquired updates while I wasn’t looking. Now I’m going to have to read everything to see if I can tell what was changed — the horror! 😉

  4. I’ve always been curious about updates. Are they just taking care of corrections that the beta readers and editors missed? In this case, you mentioned new content, so do they include deleted scenes and things like that? Or what?

    • @MaryF I believe it varies depending on the author (and the book). Some non-fiction books may need to update reference materials, some books may be updated to take care of multiple corrections, and some just to add content and/or change the design (like here).

  5. Anyone been able to get this to work? I’m on an amazon copy, it doesn’t show an update being available 🙁 looking forward to rereading.

  6. Hi
    I just tried to update on Amazon, meno update was shown so I just downloaded the book again but it wasn’t the updated version. Just thought you would want to know. I bought the book in 2019.

    Ann

    • I just updated on iBooks and it was extremely easy, clicked on my copy from my library, clicked update and voila! Happy days.

    • My try with the Kindle on Amazon.de didn’t work either. Then I thought, what the heck, just buy the new version, so I deleted the old one, bought the new one and: of course it was the old version (with new cover) and I was 3,52 poorer. So I gave it back and now have NO SMALL MAGICS AT ALL.
      I’ll try again in a few days, Amazon.de is normally one or two lightyears behind…

      • I had the same problem as you. I didn’t delete the book though. I emailed customer services through my kindle and they sorted it out in 15 mins. Why don’t you contact them and see if they can sort you out.

  10. Because I have no brain capacity at all right now it’s just big old bowl of mush i thought im gonna live it up! Just buy dang new copy! Woohoo! Amazon and i are in discussion but you already have that yes i KNOW just give me another but but you already……

    • Hehehe, see above, no brain capacity either…
      So at least apparantly I don’t have any greater worries…

      • I just thought: this could be misunderstood: I meant myself with the no brain capacity comment! No haters here, just fans

  12. The new stuff – is this something that isn’t in the hardcover book?
    Because, well, it’s pretty hard to update something made of paper

    *trying to imagine bolstering the book with freshly printed pages* 😉

  17. I went to the Barnes and Noble website and saw the new version of Small Magics for the Nook. I just bought it. I’m not sure if it will replace the older copy. I will find out when I get home later.

    Thank you!

    • Someone further down in the comments listed the table of content with all of the new stories that have been added. Check your contents, if the new stories aren’t there move the book to the cloud, and download it. The new content should be there.

  19. Does this update make it the equivalent to the Subterranean Press edition or does it add more stuff?

  22. There isn’t an update on my Amazon account. I purchased it in 2015 – would that make a difference?

      • Mine (via Amazon in 2015) didn’t say update, but did show the new cover. And when I opened it in Kindle I think it updated what I had downloaded.

        • Mine didn’t say update either but showed the new cover. So I’m assuming that they just did an across the board update?

          • If you want to be sure that you have the new content, check further down in the comments, someone made a table of contents with the new content listed. That was how I was able to see that I had it.

          • I had to chat with Amazon to get the new content. Thank you to everyone who helped with this. Without the table of contents, I would not have known that I didn’t get the new version!

        • Check a little further down in the comments. Someone has the complete list of the new content so you can double check to be sure.

  23. On B&N, you can hold your finger on the title until the options menu comes up. Then select “move to cloud.” Then simply tap on the book title to download it again. This will update the content.

    If you figure out what the “mint green” in Asciano’s aura is please share! Loved that Derek made his entrance into the story.

    • OK, I probably should have read ALL the comments before trying my nook. I DID figure it out, but knowing the process first would have been a little bit easier!

    • I do not have a “move to cloud” option. I do have like the very first Nook Color that ever came out, so maybe too old. When I go to B&N site, I have new version w/ new cover, but on my Nook (and yes, I do have the wi-fi on) it is still old version w/ old cover. Someone please post if have some tip. Thanks!

      • Okay, I tried “archiving” it (old Nook), waiting a few minutes, then “unarchiving ” it, and then it downloaded the new version with new content, and the new cover, sort of. Amusingly, the cover is still the old cover when the thumbnail on my Nook is small, but if I enlarge it, the new cover magically appears.

      • Your nook DOES have a “Send To Cloud” option. Press and hold, on the book icon (not the short tap to select it for reading) and you will have a list of options including a “Send To Cloud” option. After sending the book to the cloud, the book icon will have a small white icon in the upper right, with an arrow pointing down. Press that icon, and the book downloads back from the cloud (with the new content)
        If you didn’t know how to get to the cloud, it sounds as if you didn’t know how, or what, to do with all that the nook can do. If you would like a complete set of instructions for all your nook’s options (there are more options but it’s not obvious on how to use them) you can e mail me (mikehll@outlook.com) and I will be happy to give you complete directions.
        There are differences depending on if you have the old version, or the updated version (I have both) so I can tell you how to completely use whichever version that you have.

        • Ok, I was trying to reply to a comment just above your comment, so kindly ignore my comment.

      • I DO have instructions on how to get to the cloud, but for some silly reason it got sent to the comment below your comment, so just go down below to get to my comment for you.

        • Aaaargh! My comment for you might not be directly below this one, but keep on looking to find it (wherever it ended up on your device)

    • have moved it to the cloud a couple of times and it is not updating – do you have to leave it in the cloud for a while to sync. getting nothing right now

      • I tried moving to cloud (nothing), archiving (no change) and checked the BN website and it only shows the old cover version with old TOC. frustrating.

        • Wow, that sounds weird. I have two nooks, one with the old version, and one with the recent update. When I went to my library in both of them, the new cover was there (without the new content) and after sending it to the cloud it downloaded with the new content.
          You might try calling the help line 1-800-THE BOOK. I’ve had a couple of glitches with pre ordered books, and other things, and they were able to help me out.

      • We’re you showing the new cover before you sent it to the cloud? Try opening the book, check the library again, and send it to the cloud again. If it still doesn’t work you should try the B & N help line 1-800-THE BOOK, I’ve had several glitches with pre ordered books,and a few other different problems, and they were able to clear each one up.

      • We’re you showing the new cover before sending it to the cloud? You might try calling the B & N help line. 1-800-THE BOOK I’ve had several glitches with pre ordered books, and a few different issues, and they were able to get them all fixed up.

        • Sometimes with the “old nook” I had to power off the nook after archiving it. Turn back on, then unarchive it. I found this out from a B&N rep on the phone one time when I was having trouble. Worth a try.

  25. In Apple Books, pull up the book, then click on the 3 dots by lower right corner of the book. Choose “view in store”, then click on update. Can’t wait to read!

  26. Thank you so much! I was able to get it updated with your awesome directions. The pictures are an wonderful addition to the book. The two sides of Curran is my favorite!

  27. Followed your instructions but it hasn’t worked (in UK). I still have the old cover and even deleted off my device. I will try again in a few days.

    I’ve reread/listened to KD, Edge and now am on Burn for Me. Working from home has given me time to listen while I’m working on the laptop.
    Keep safe all

    • Same here, No opdate available on amazon.uk so far and downloading the book just brings up the old version.

      • Sometimes for Amazon you must manually up-date. I have the auto up-date off and had to do it manually. The had to wait about a half hour for the software to catch up.

        Thank you for the great new content!

      • My auto update was on so that wasn’t the problem. I contacted customer services via email through my kindle and they sorted it out in 15 mins!

  29. Woot Woot!! Just updated mine!!

    For those curious, the table of contents lists:
    Magic Tests
    A Questionable Client
    Retribution Clause
    Of Swine and Roses
    Grace of Small Magics
    Curran’s POV
    Jim’s POV
    Grocery Lists

    So excited enjoy this today!!! Thank you so much!!!

  30. Hmm I just re-read it after a couple years and honestly don’t know what the update was, but was fun to read again, thanks 🙂

  32. I do not see update available in Amazon. I checked my Kindle and it is the old version. I deleted it from my device and forced a re-deliver. Still the old version. Help!

    • Me too! Ugh, sometimes the Amazon is not my friend:). Maybe I’ll see if it works tomorrow.

  34. Happy 40th birthday to me! Haven’t gone anywhere or done anything since February. With cases rising exponentially to an all time & everyone out partying for the holiday weekend I will be staying home savoring this birthday present to myself.

    Thanks for the pick up. Seriously made my day.

    • I loved Jim’s POV. Always wondered about it and saw it mentioned a few times on the blog but never read it.

      Great insight for both Dali & Jim as their tenure may (or may not) be drawing to close.

      Loved the grocery lists. Very typical. Shows the depths of your character development.

      I have a poor memory from sleep deprivation so I can’t remember what else is new. A lot of my IA reading was done to keep me awake during middle of the night feedings.

      My kids owe you a thank you. Your heart pounding books kept them from being smothered.

      Back to Magic Rises. Brushing up on lamassu.

  36. So many books with updates, I never knew about this. Thanks for the new stuff and the imformation.

  37. I hadn’t downloaded mine yet on bn, so when I did, I got the new version. Reading it now????

  38. From B & N the nook shows pictures of the covers for the last 15 books you’ve read (newest to oldest) on the home page. Go to the library and select Small Magics the old cover will be showing. Close the nook or nook app and when you restart the nook on the homepage a picture of the new cover should be showing as the newest book you are reading. At least that’s what my nook did. I haven’t checked for the new content yet, but I’m pretty sure I will remember the stories I’ve already read, and the new content should be obvious. We will see.

    BTW This is going to be pretty cool! I can’t wait to read the new stuff!

  39. am i the only one shocked that the hardcover – which cannot be updated, is being sold for $100??? :O

    • Yes, probably. I bought the hardcover as a collector’s edition to have on my shelf. It’s a different kind of purchase from the ebook which I already had. It’s a nice thing for the readers to add material to the ebook and it’s the authors’ prerogative. For $3.99 that’s a good collection of material. I have no buyer’s remorse.

    • That’s not surprising if it’s the Subterranean Press version. I have it when Ilona and Gordon offered the book a few years ago.

  40. Wow! I think it almost doubled in size! And now you’ve managed to pull me away from the book I was reading. 🙂

  42. Got an update, I was looking at the few posts ahead of mine after I posted my previous comment, and someone had listed the new table of contents. When I went and opened the book the new content WASN’T there. I went back To my library and moved it to the cloud. When I downloaded it back from the cloud the new content WAS .there. I would venture a guess that that will (hopefully) work for anyone else with a nook

  43. Is there a chance that the Jim & Dali story Magic Steels which shows up in the book Night Shift (which includes other author’s short stories) has been published separately with just your stories? Or that it might at some point?

    • The BDH has often said that we would read your grocery lists, so you really put them in there, huh? Hilarious.

      Also, on my Kindle, the cover was updated when I brought up Small Magics on my device. However, I still went on Amazon to update anyway and the cover went back to the old cover. I’m fine with that because the new content is still there (as per Hannah W’s ToC in the above comments).

  47. Thanks for the update – I downloaded it again on my Kobo, and didn’t get the extra content, so I took it out as a library book, and I could get it on their version!

  48. Didn’t see anything re: Rakuten/Kobo. Yeah, I know…. Going to check their website now. Maybe I’ll just borrow my husband’s Kindle. Thank you for the bonus goodies!

  49. Amazon has an “automatic update” feature that is easy to click and forget about. However, it doesn’t always work, so it’s a good idea to check your books, etc. for updates every now and again. You may find a lot of them.

    The update notice will often be a different color, so you can see it without reading every entry. (The last time I checked, the update available notice was blue and located under the title. It has been red and / or located on the far right also.)
    Just scroll briskly down the page until you see the notice, click on it, and it downloads. If you “mark up” your books, there’s a way to save your notes and highlights in the instructions on the click screen. The notice doesn’t go away, so don’t worry that it’s still showing.

    Be careful deleting the book first – the only time I have done that, the book went away and I couldn’t find it to update

  50. I never saw the grocery list before but mine is almost exactly the same as Jim’s ????

  54. Hey BDH, if you’re having trouble getting the update on Amazon/Kindle, as I was, I have finally resolved it!

    I never got the update available hyperlink inside my content and devices on Amazon.com. I did get the new cover when I deleted and download it again, but not the new content. I tried a lot of stuff, but nothing worked. So, I went to contact us/help on Amazon US, and opened up a chat with customer service. I quickly explained the issue and the guy in seconds did something that updated the book everywhere. On all my devices!

    So, if you’re having trouble with the kindle version from Amazon US, I suggest using the help chat or directly calling Amazon. It was very easy and quick. At least, for me.

    Now, I’m off to read the new content!!! Good luck, fellow House Andrews aficionados.

    And thanks so much to HA for this AMAZING GIFT! I just adore you all!
    Thank you, truly! <3

    • Thanks Barbara! I downloaded the update but it was the same as the original. Tried the help chat and no associate picked up although I waited almost 15 minutes. I will try calling later as I’m partway through a re-read of the KD series and wanted to refresh my memory on a couple of points – maybe the BDH crashed the Amazon chat?

      • Hi Lee! 🙂

        I’m so sorry to hear that.

        The chat worked instantly for me, although they always start with the “robot” asking what you need help with and some other questions, but once I answered a few, it asked me if I wanted to chat with a live agent, so I said yes. The next second a real human was talking to me on the chat and in about a minute my issue was resolved by him.

        He only warned me that: “This book has gone through a lot of changes, so if you do update it you won’t have access to the older version and will lose all your bookmarks, highlights, etc.” Something along those lines. That wasn’t a problem for me, because I was dying to read the new content and I plan to reread the original content yet again, so I can highlight what I want when I do my reread.

        Anyway, try late at night or early morning. The time of the day might be one of the issues or it might be that the BDH has crashed Amazon demanding the update. LOL!

        I do hope you get it solved. If the chat didn’t work, call them. Amazon usually has excellent customer support. At least, in my experience.

    • Thanks for the info, Barbara! I had the same problem. The “update available” wasn’t showing up in my manage content page and removing the book from my kindle & downloading it again didn’t help. I used the amazon chat feature and they updated the book for me. Yay! 🙂

      • Hi Stephanie F!

        You’re welcome! 🙂

        I’m very glad to have helped you get it. I was going crazy yesterday trying everything I could think of, before I decided to ask for help on the chat. I was SO happy once the issue was solved, I just had to share my solution here before I even began reading it!

        Happy reading! 😀

  55. I went to BN bookstore and the new cover is there. All I had to do was hit the “read” button. So easy. Thank you so much.

  56. Just tried it, but “update available” is not yet listed for my copy of Small Magics. Just an fyi. I’ll try again later. Several other of your books do list an update.

    Looking forward to getting this and re-reading it. It’s been some time since I looked at it.

    Thanks!

  58. My copy was in the BN cloud. I downloaded it just now. It is the new version. Thanks Ilona!

  59. Apparently I didn’t get the original Small Magics when it was under the old cover on my Nook. I checked the version I bought today with the contents that was listed above and the hardcover I have from Subterranean Press. It’s all on my Nook. ????

  60. To update your version of Small Magics in iTunes – just look in your Library for your existing copy and it will already have the updated version with the new cover. Was there 5am Australia time. Click to download.

    Am sad and worried about you and your family. Praying for you all
    Kate

  61. Ohhh that’s so funny I bought it yesterday ????
    I loved it by the way. Especially the last Curran POV, it was really really great I loved it. It’s different and it really shows their interactions as a family, and I guess that’s really what I like the most. The complicity and the small sentences that shows they know each other and share things outside of the main story. I love it. Thank you so much for this treat ❀

    • Hi Élodie!

      Are you French, by any chance? Sorry, if that seems too forward, feel free to ignore me. It’s just that I have a French friend with your same name and usually in the US, if they use your name they don’t add the accent on the first E (or any accent for that matter). 😉

      Anyway, I totally agree with you. My favourite part of the new content, although I do ADORE every single story in the book, was the one where Curran and then Mahon tell Julie about his past. I was moved to tears, it’s so brilliantly done and such a heart-breaking story. I remember reading the very beginning of that short-story, but I hadn’t read the rest of this specific Curran POV. It’s amazing! <3

      • Hi Barbara !
        Hahaha don’t worry and yes I’m French ! I didn’t know “Elodie” is also a name used in the US ! I’m astonished haha, never thought it’d be the case
        Yeees, happy to know someone LOVED also that POV. And I agree, I love every story but this new one was the best, so funny, and again it’s different and it really shows their interactions as a family ????
        Hahaha I love this entire universe way too much ????????

  62. If all else fails (as it did for me, with a Kindle app on an Android phone), use the ‘Help and Feedback’ option in the Kindle app. Chat to someone by IM and voilĂ ! Updated version magically appears! Yay for new content!

  63. I am almost positive that with B&N it automatically updates so long as your Nook app or device is up to date.

    • Check the content, the only thing updated was the cover. Archive the update at the Bookstore, then open it on your nook.

  64. Whee! Finally got it after 25 minutes on the phone with Amazon, a reboot of my Kindle and a pushed download at Amazon’s end. Great things are worth working and waiting for, am I right?

  65. Hi guys, since you asked, the cover has changed for kobo in the book list but when opened the cover reverts and there is no extra content. Hopefully they update it soon. 🙂

    • Same for me with Kobo Canada. The cover has been updated in the book list, but the actual book itself has not.
      I deleted it from my kobo and re-downloaded it, but that still didn’t work. I’ll try again on Monday and email if it still hasn’t updated the book content.

  67. Wow, I was scrolling through and realized I have about 4 other of your books that need updating. Thanks for the heads up!!!

    • I have a nook, and B & N doesn’t automatically show updates. As far as this update is concerned, I had a new cover, and was able to get the new content. I was able to verify that none of my other covers show a change, but now I’m reading that there ARE other updates. Can anyone send me a list?

  69. Thank you! Also – LOVE the new cover. I’m thinking I need it on my wall. Its perfect.

  70. The update in Amazon doesn’t show for me in New Zealand yet. Will have to wait for it to be released globally somehow

  71. I love you guys!
    I was just contemplating this morning about my dilemma. I had finished KD (K-POV ????’s only) for about the 30th time ????, debating on whether to reread Magic Stars OR revisit The Kinsmen. I have just re-read all the Inkeeper and HL books all the week before. Honestly I’ve just been rereading IA books since quarantine. A few new novellas but no other authors could lift my spirit as well as you guys do. Thank you for the lovely surprise. I just updated my Kindle Library.

  72. With my Nook, I archived Small Magics then unarchived it. The additional content was there after I unarchived it. Hope this helps, it’s what worked for me.

  73. I’m not sure what’s going on but .I’ve replied to several different comments, and in a few of them it looks as if the reply was posted to someone else. If that’s what’s actually happening it makes me look like an idiot, and I might not be getting those people the help that they needed. Has anyone else had this happen?

  77. I think the process is automatic for Kobo. I opened the book, then when I went back to the home page, I saw the new cover.

  78. I recognized the new cover, it was the one in my Nook library. I opened it and the old cover appeared. The only thing updated was the cover. Went to the BN Bookstore and punched the new cover it said read. Still no update, sent it to Archives. Opened it in my Nook reader, it was updated.

  79. oooh thanks for the upate and I now know what I’m reading after I finish Kate 10 having gone back to the beginning again.

    I’m a bit sleep deprived as I stuggle to put a book down at night without finishing it, but am very happy 🙂 I figure- read now- sleep later!

    At least in lockdown I can work my own hours, though finishing work at 10.50pm on a Friday night is a bit surreal, especially as I started at 9am. Must go now- Gussie the cat needs playing with before bed, he says!

    Have a lovely and relaxing weekend, and stay safe from the outside madness there

  80. According to Barnes and Noble you have to archive the old version and re-download it to get the new content.

  81. @Ilona – Thank you for the easy to follow “how-to” with pictures and instructions to get the update. 🙂

    So what new stuff is there? ^o^

  82. I hope you do another SP edition with some of the other short stories from this world. The print edition is so beautiful! Thanks for the update!

  83. This is probably a stupid question but is there a way I can get this without a Kindle Iphone, Ipad or Nook?
    Yes, I know everyone has one except me. 🙂

    • You can read kindle books in your web browsers on a computer if you have an Amazon account. You don’t have to be a prime member. After you buy it, go to account, manage device & content and there will be a list of your books. Click on three dots. Click “read”. The kindle app will work on any smart phone too

      • Thanks. I will do it that way on my computer. Only dumb phones out here in the sticks. 🙂

  84. I’m a nurse in Austin Texas. Everyone has been thanking me for doing my job, but I wouldn’t be getting through these times if I didn’t have all of your books to reread. Thank you both for doing a great job! Mel

  85. Hi Ilona,

    Thank you so much for this – I have just discovered that I only borrowed this via Kindle Unlimited so am about to rectify the situation! I was just about to ask if the Kobo version was also updated and have answered my own question as it has the new cover – off to buy now!

  86. Hi. Did as you said. But no updates listed for Small Magics. at least for me. checked the cover still the old one. Any suggestions?

  88. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I could not afford either of the Subterranean Press collector editions, but desperately wanted to read the extras that were added to the original book/Kindle. This is a wonderful gift. Thank you so much!

  89. Thank you the additional content, it took my mind off some depressing thoughts. I loved the grocery list.

    I hope that everybody is OK at House Andrews.

  90. Well that does it, it has been a while since I read Magic Tests, so I took this post as a clue to read it again. And I did, and it was.

    I didn’t buy this in the past because I had all the anthologies, including the Curran booklets, but It was a great cover and the offer of “new content,,,” that got me, so I got the stories all in one place now, shiny acrylic mint green, now acrylics aren’t shiny by default, they come flat, like most paints. so… He ate something that agrees with him, or is harboring a spirit, maybe?

  91. Holy crap ty so very much!

    I read you’re books not only because they are a great read and Im stuck on the characters, but because of how you interact with the BDH. I said the same to J Frost…. because of how you guys are with us the fans, you have a supporter for life. Your kind words, actions and general real side you share I have been able o get through some very hard times. Thankyou for all that you do its greatly appreciated

  94. Thanks for update…lol this was the only book I didn’t have, had the analogies…do now just bought it. Lol now wonder what updates I missed have nook so never notice if there were updates. Thanks for the heads up

    • Oh I also pulled out An Apple for the Creature yesterday for magic test to reread it for hints on colors lol guess could have waited for this post to get at my fingertips lol thank you

  96. Thank you! I got the updated version and decided to enjoy the day re-reading the stories. This may have been my favorite Friday from the past three months.

    Thank you again!

    • One more note, I also bought the hard bound version from Subterranean. However, as I’m prone to accidents I’ve only read through it once.

      This is perfect, now I look at the pictures more closely and often. Thank you!

  97. This is weird. I get the new cover when I look at my Library but when I tap on the book I get the old cover and I don’t have the new content or update in my Manage Content page. I didn’t own it previously so I just bought it today. Waaaa?
    Anybody else having this prob?

  98. I just purchased it, and Amazon sent me the old version and won’t update. I want to read the new content! WAAAAA!!!

  100. Ah, it doesn’t seem to have synced to UK Amazon yet – the cover is the new one in the listing but the book inside is still the old version, no update available. I re-read the whole thing a big confused til I came here and saw the stuff that should be there, then went and scrolled about inside the book

  101. Thank you very much! I did not know free updates were a thing. Absolutely stoked â˜ș

  102. You guys are amazing. Thanks for the step by step adviceon how to do it. I think by chance I might have had the updated version as my cover was the new one when I started, but because the website still said update available, I clicked it and followed the steps.

    If anyone has any issues finding the links as screen shot by the AL, on most phones the app view for amazon alwaya hids lots of options. I had to go to desk to view to get the first stage of manage your content and devices link to even show up.
    Thanks again

  103. I just phoned Amazon/Kindle, and was told that you have to actually request it by phoning or emailing. Seems odd to me, but that’s how it is at the moment.

  104. I’ve checked several times and I still don’t see the update on Amazon.

    • Hi Patsy Tisdale! 🙂

      I’m just gong to copy and paste the comment I left yesterday about Amazon/Kindle issues. I hope it helps you!

      “Hey BDH, if you’re having trouble getting the update on Amazon/Kindle, as I was, I have finally resolved it!

      I never got the update available hyperlink inside my content and devices on Amazon.com. I did get the new cover when I deleted and download it again, but not the new content. I tried a lot of stuff, but nothing worked. So, I went to contact us/help on Amazon US, and opened up a chat with customer service. I quickly explained the issue and the guy in seconds did something that updated the book everywhere. On all my devices!

      So, if you’re having trouble with the kindle version from Amazon US, I suggest using the help chat or directly calling Amazon. It was very easy and quick. At least, for me.

      Now, I’m off to read the new content!!! Good luck, fellow House Andrews aficionados.

      And thanks so much to HA for this AMAZING GIFT! I just adore you all!
      Thank you, truly! <3"

      • I just finished chatting with Amazon, took almost no time, and I have the new content!

  105. I tried to update.Didn’t work. So I deleted the book completely from my Kindle list and repurchased (I don’t mind giving House Andrews a tiny bit more on their royalties!) The new cover downloads, but the content is the same as the old edition, no new content. I’ll wait until after the holiday to go argue with Amazon.

    • Hi Pence! 🙂

      I’m just going to copy and paste the comment I left yesterday about Amazon/Kindle issues. I hope it helps you!

      “Hey BDH, if you’re having trouble getting the update on Amazon/Kindle, as I was, I have finally resolved it!

      I never got the update available hyperlink inside my content and devices on Amazon.com. I did get the new cover when I deleted and download it again, but not the new content. I tried a lot of stuff, but nothing worked. So, I went to contact us/help on Amazon US, and opened up a chat with customer service. I quickly explained the issue and the guy in seconds did something that updated the book everywhere. On all my devices!

      So, if you’re having trouble with the kindle version from Amazon US, I suggest using the help chat or directly calling Amazon. It was very easy and quick. At least, for me.

      Now, I’m off to read the new content!!! Good luck, fellow House Andrews aficionados.

      And thanks so much to HA for this AMAZING GIFT! I just adore you all!
      Thank you, truly! <3"

  106. By the way House Andrews the new content, especially Curran and Mahon’s story (and Jim’s) have some brilliant quotes that I adore. One of my all time favourite quote is Sartre’s: “L’enfer, c’est les autres.”

    Also, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS LOVELY GIFT!!! Your generosity really has no bounds. I admire you all so very much. I wish all humans were as incredible and kind as you all. And I don’t even mean amazing your writing skills. I meant your characters. <3

  107. I noticed that there were a lot of updates. I’d never known about this function!

  108. It worked on my kobo, I removed it and downloaded it again! Thank you so much, and best wishes to you and your family. Stay safe!

  109. Thanks so much for all the new content. Loved reading the back story and the revealing extra dialogue.
    Love how we are getting more back story with Julie’s too.
    Have a good weekend.

  111. For those having trouble with Kobo. I tried undownloading and downloading again, I tried archiving it, and still no good. So went to help chat.

    Steps to fix on Kobo app:
    1) go to home page
    2) tap menu and go to Settings
    3) scroll to the bottom and hit Repair

    Fixed mine right up. Have the new content. Yay!!

    • I just tried this, but still has new cover, but old content. I’ll keep trying…

  112. Thank you for your continued generosity to your readers! I was finally able to update and the extras are wonderful, especially the artwork and grocery lists.

    I hope you enjoy the holiday weekend.

  113. Hi, I’ve tried to update “Small Magics” several times but no luck. The box that should say update available doesn’t appear at all when I bring the book up under manage content and devices. I’ll try again next week with Amazon customer service, but just wanted to let you know. Thanks for the goodies in advance and Happy 4th!

  114. I didn’t know this existed, so yesterday I updated almost 100 books. Thanks for the info.

  115. Thanks for the additional content in Small Magics and for letting us know about it. Really enjoyed it!

  117. I just realized with utter shame, that I didn’t have this book in my library. Bought immediately of course, will read today in the garden 🙂

    Thank you for all your wonderful stories, your worldbuilding is supreme and I get invested with every character – you are master craftsmen / craftspersons? Masterful, in any case.

  118. Really loved the additionnal stuff !! Especially the Jim’s POV…. he was one of my favorite character in the beginning of the series, and I don’t know, somewhere in the way, I no longer feel connected with the character. I can’t even explain why or when this happened….This chapter gave me a reconciliation. I pictured him in boxer enjoying his bourbon, his feet on his desk, and it was like I reunited with an old friend… Thank you for that.

  121. It got frustrating trying to update, so I had to give up until after vacation. I couldn’t get “Small Magics” to update, nor Jeannette Frost’s “Halfway to the Grave” update to update even after a chat session. I even deleted my copy of “Small Magics” and re-bought it, but it still gave me the old version. I even tried to open the book to take a peek, but it kept crashing. So, I’m guessing I’m doing something wrong. I’ll start another chat when I get back.
    Sigh, I was hoping to see what was on the Shipping list.

    Also, the “Inkeeper Chronicles ” book is no longer available on Amazon. Fortunately I have my copy.

  123. Oh my gosh I love the updates. The art is GORGEOUS and getting to see/hear the rest of the stories from these perspectives is amazing.

    Curran and Jim makes more sense now too.

  124. Being a fan for years I never thought to buy Small Magics since the content was free on your website. Today I decided to pay you for my enjoyment. I purchased it via Amazon and when I checked it out I see the new cover but the table of contents is missing some items. I’ll have to try the Amazon chat feature like someone else mentioned.

    • Follow up. I did what others suggested and did an online chat with customer service and they were able to push the updated content to my account. I did have to delete the existing book from my devices and reinstall it.

  125. Not sure if Kobo has been listed yet, but I had to go to the help desk. Final fix was signing out and in of my app.

    Thanks for the new content!

    • Grrr.. I’ve tried this and all the other suggestions in the comments here. Still have the same problem – new cover, but old content.

  126. Just love the drawings, they perfectly match your descriptions coming to life in my mind. Great to have them on the ebook now as well as I adore and treasure my hardcover.

  127. Thank you so much — that was quite a big update! I love the new graphics and POVs and shopping lists, and also fell in love with all the characters even a bit more. Also? I’d forgotten how hot Yu Fong is; I hope he makes an appearance in Ryder, because it’d be fantastic to see him older and even more powerful (and probably more arrogant, ha ha).

  128. FYI – I just purchased from Amazon, it’s the new cover, but no new content. â˜č

  129. On Sunday night the 5Th, the Barnes and Noble website has the new edition. You just have to download it. If it’s ,not letting you download, upload to the cloud and download it again.

  130. Tried everything to get the new content. Contacted amazon (by chat) and essentially got “hung up on”. Apparently they couldn’t answer the question so just left. Couldn’t find a way to contact amazon any other way. Bottom line is I somehow deleted my book and now have no book let alone the update. I am so frustrated with Amazon right now. I hope others can get the update ok.

    • Ok, tried one more time to contact Amazon and was able to get a real person who not only restored my book but added the update. Amazon is back in my good graces.????

  131. Love the new updates ????????????. Thank you. Some I had already read before but the Jim and Dali one was new to me – I love those two so thanks again. ????????

  132. Hey BDH- After 1 email and 3 chats, I got the updated version from Amazon. Ask for a “pushed download”. Someone mentioned this earlier in the comments and that was the trick. Do not delete the book, no matter what tech support says!

  134. I just bought the kindle book from amazon (I didn’t have it because I have the stories in anthologies), and it doesn’t have the additional content shown in the TOC above and in the Amazon book description. When I downloaded it, it shows the new cover, but if you view the cover inside it still shows the old cover. I checked for an update, even though it should have been the updated version since it’s a new purchase, but I don’t have an update listed in my account.

  135. I had some problems with the update in Kobo, but the Kobo help On line was great. They solved the problem in minutes.

  136. I really hate to ask for something because you give so much to your fans… but… just in case…

    Is there a possibility of getting the new cover picture of Kate with saber as a wallpaper? I know it’s probably a licensing thing, but I’d pay for it! Yes indeed!

    It’s a stunning piece of art and so perfect for the way my mind painted Kate from the descriptions in the books.

    Thanks for all the wonderful things you provide for us – especially the Small Magics additions. I’m off to re-read it now.
    We love your work!

  137. Do you know if there is a problem with Amazon Aust? After doing everything you suggested I deleted my copy of Small Magics and repurchased, still the 2015 version. I returned for a refund. The online extract shows the update with new cover, I waited 3 days (very hard let me tell you) and repurchased. I have the 2015 version again (with old cover) and there is no update available on my account. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Understand you are busy / snowed under / etc / … I will email amazon as well

    • I had to go to Manage Devices and Content in a browser online and choose “update” then delete it off my Kindle and Kindle App and redownload it to make it update. I also noticed a lot of other updates, altho all my devices are set to update automatically… apparently that’s completely broken. If that doesn’t work, yeah, complain to Amazon.

  138. Finally got my book to update and just read the new stuff. I love the shopping lists. Jim is my 19 year old. P doesn’t write a shopping list, but he annoys me enough with comment like “fresh thyme, mom, with no dead leaves. You want the good stuff, not the stuff you have to pick yuck off. Also, green onions and shallots are different things. And not leeks either, they aren’t the same” … until I make him come with me… it’s a good thing the grocery store has a place to sit down and wait because I can buy 2 weeks groceries in less time than he spends picking out the stuff he needs to make ONE DINNER. My kid is a chef. They’re weird. But the food is good 🙂

  139. I didn’t read all the comments, so this my already have been mentioned and I just didn’t read all the way down to it, but did any one else notice that in the new content of Curran’s POV when he was telling Julie about his childhood he mentioned “Aldorf” instead of “Andorf” which is what it has been in all previous mentions, including most recently in Ryder?

  140. I’m a little late. I’ve read all of those stories in other collections. So, I just downloaded the new edition. It was great. Loved the changes. Thank you for your writing. It gives me great comfort.

  141. Wow what a chore! Because my book had been a gift I had to go through customer service to get them to send the update to me!!

  142. Purchased on 7/4. No POVs are in the kindle edition. And no update is available. Kinda bummed. But I’m not sure how to fix this.

  145. Really enjoyed rereading this and the new content. Realised I had missed a few of the stories. Loved meeting the extended family.

  147. Thank you to the person(s) below who both listed the new TOC and mentioned to call or email Amazon for help in “updating” Small Magics.

    It worked!

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