The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow This breathtakingly beautiful debut is a love letter to the written word and the power of stories to open doors to other worlds FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through . . . absolutely enchanting Christina Henry, bestselling author of ALICEACCORDING TO JANUARY SCALLER, THERES ONLY ONE WAY TO RUN AWAY FROM YOUR OWN STORY, AND THATS TO SNEAK INTO SOMEONE ELSES . . . 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 artefacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored and utterly out of place.But her quiet existence is shattered when she stumbles across 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 reveals more impossible truths about the world, and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own.One of the most unique works of fiction Ive ever read Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling authorA gorgeously written story of love and longing, of what it means to lose your place in the world and then have the courage to find it again Kat Howard, author of AN UNKINDNESS OF MAGICIANSDevastatingly good, a sharp, delicate nested tale of worlds within worlds, stories within stories and the realm-cracking power of words Melissa Albert, author of THE HAZEL WOODTHE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY healed hurts I didnt even know I had. An unbearably beautiful story about growing up, and everything we fight to keep along the way Amal El-Mohtar, Hugo Award-winning author Author Biography A former academic and adjunct, Alix E. Harrow is now a full-time writer living in Kentucky with her husband and their semi-feral kids. She is the author of Hugo Award-winning short fiction and her debut novel, The Ten Thousand Doors of January was shortlisted for the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. Find her on Twitter at @AlixEHarrow. Review A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through . . . absolutely enchantingDevastatingly good, a sharp, delicate nested tale of worlds within worlds, stories within stories and the realm-cracking power of wordsA gorgeously written story of love and longing, of what it means to lose your place in the world, and then have the courage to find it again. This book is a door Im glad to have openedMany worlds, vanishing doors, mind-cracking magic: I clung to each page, searching for answers. This is one of the most unique works of fiction Ive ever readThe Ten Thousand Doors of January healed hurts I didnt even know I had. An unbearably beautiful story about growing up, and everything we fight to keep along the wayA love letter to imagination, adventure, the written word and the power of many kinds of loveA tantalizing quest through strange and beautiful places and a love story that spans time, worlds and magic. I couldnt put it down Long Description A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through . . . absolutely enchanting Christina Henry, bestselling author of ALICE ACCORDING TO JANUARY SCALLER, THERES ONLY ONE WAY TO RUN AWAY FROM YOUR OWN STORY, AND THATS TO SNEAK INTO SOMEONE ELSES . . . 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 artefacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored and utterly out of place.But her quiet existence is shattered when she stumbles across 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 reveals more impossible truths about the world, and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own. One of the most unique works of fiction Ive ever read Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author A gorgeously written story of love and longing, of what it means to lose your place in the world and then have the courage to find it again Kat Howard, author of AN UNKINDNESS OF MAGICIANS Devastatingly good, a sharp, delicate nested tale of worlds within worlds, stories within stories and the realm-cracking power of words Melissa Albert, author of THE HAZEL WOOD THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY healed hurts I didnt even know I had. An unbearably beautiful story about growing up, and everything we fight to keep along the way Amal El-Mohtar, Hugo Award-winning author Review Quote The Ten Thousand Doors of January begins as a simple adventure, but like its mysteriously transportive doors, leads deeper and deeper the further you read. Each page dazzles with things to be discovered : a mansion of priceless artifacts, a secret journal, a tantalizing quest through strange and beautiful places, and a love story that spans time, worlds and magic. I couldnt put it down Promotional "Headline" This breathtakingly beautiful debut is a love letter to the written word and the power of stories to open doors to other worlds Details ISBN0356512460 Author Alix E. Harrow Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2020 ISBN-10 0356512460 ISBN-13 9780356512464 Format Paperback Imprint Orbit Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 432 DEWEY 813.6 Language English UK Release Date 2020-05-14 Publication Date 2020-05-14 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-05-11 NZ Release Date 2020-05-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127358025;

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