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  • Written by: Alix E. Harrow
  • Narrated by: January LaVoy
  • Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (480 ratings)

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The Ten Thousand Doors of January

Written by: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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Publisher's Summary

"A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through...absolutely enchanting." (Christina Henry, best-selling author of Alice and Lost Boys)

Los Angeles Times best seller!

In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut.

In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place.

Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure, and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world, and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own.

Lush and richly imagined, a tale of impossible journeys, unforgettable love, and the enduring power of stories awaits in Alix E. Harrow's spellbinding debut—step inside and discover its magic.

©2019 Alix E. Harrow (P)2019 Hachette Audio

What the critics say

"LaVoy's theatrical skills delight as she narrates January's thrilling story of fantastical characters and new worlds-and the tale hidden within the pages of her book."—AudioFile

"LaVoy's assured, mellifluous narration pairs well with the vivid lyricism of Harrow's spellbinding fantasy, and her dexterity with characters fleshes out the wondrous and strange beings on each page."—Seattle Times

"One for the favorites shelf... Here is a book to make you happy when you gently close it. Here you will find wonder and questions and an unceasingly gorgeous love of words which compasses even the shape a letter makes against a page."—NPR Book

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Good Read

A bit predictable but an enjoyable read. The concepts are creative and the characters are not too conventional. There is a trend of human perseverance and familial connection that is quite touching and advocates the ideal of when even if all seems lost, you must keep going.
The actress does a good job in carrying both mood and emotion in narrative and dialogue.

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Stunning!!

This book is an absolute masterpiece in my opinion. I will read it again. Probably start in just a few days. Harrow’s use of metaphor and turn of phrase are so achingly brilliant. January’s story will fill your heart with joy and leave you sobbing for what could have been at the very same time. A book like this doesn’t come around often. The audio is also excellent.

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Captivating

This book kept me engaged until the end. A wonderful listen, I think I will go to purchase the book as well.

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new fan

these want in my genre of books, but I had read one other and loved it. what an amazing book? great voice as well for reading. looking forward to more.

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Dense & multi-layered story

This is probably the most complex book I’ve read in a long time. The threads of different stories eventually woven together after a long and very satisfying literary journey. I was sad when it ended.

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Excellent

This is easily one of my top ten favourite novels. The writing is excellent. The story completely absorbing.

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simply lovely

what a splendid fantasy novel tieing myths and legends together with true love. could have used more than 1 narrator to make it even better!

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Amazingly captivating

This was such a great listen/read. It kept my attention and just made me want to be a part of the book, like I wanted to just jump into it, or enter a door and be in the book. I had a hard time putting it down and just felt so immersed in the story. Great read!!

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Accents Distracting

This is very different from what I normally read, but I really enjoyed it. It is beautifully written and clean, which is hard to find. The beginning is a little confusing, but it’s meant to be that way. The mysteries unfold and and come alive as the book goes on. I couldn’t stop listening!!

One small qualm I had, which another reviewer has already mentioned, was the narrator’s attempt at accents. They were distractingly bad and they all sounded the same even though they were meant to be from very different parts of the world(s). I would have preferred it if she hadn’t tried to do the accents. Don’t let that put you off though! Everything else about it was truly magical.

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amazing story

This story was just what I needed. A love letter to adventure, to those born in the wrong place, to those who fight to keep borders open. The story honours the exchange of ideas, rather than the preservation of artifacts. The power of words, and the importance of change.

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