The Book of Doors

A Novel

De: Gareth Brown

Narrado por: Miranda Raison

A debut novel full of magic, adventure, and romance, The Book of Doors opens up a thrilling world of contemporary fantasy for fans of The Midnight Library, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, The Night Circus, and any modern story that mixes the wonder of the unknown with just a tinge of darkness.

Cassie Andrews works in a New York City bookshop, shelving books, making coffee for customers, and living an unassuming, ordinary life. Until the day one of her favorite customers—a lonely yet charming old man—dies right in front of her. Cassie is devastated. She always loved his stories, and now she has nothing to remember him by. Nothing but the last book he was reading.

But this is no ordinary book…

It is the Book of Doors.

Inscribed with enigmatic words and mysterious drawings, it promises Cassie that any door is every door. You just need to know how to open them.

Then she’s approached by a gaunt stranger in a rumpled black suit with a Scottish brogue who calls himself Drummond Fox. He’s a librarian who keeps watch over a unique set of rare volumes. The tome now in Cassie’s possession is not the only book with great power, but it is the one most coveted by those who collect them.

Now Cassie is being hunted by those few who know of the Special Books. With only her roommate Izzy to confide in, she has to decide if she will help the mysterious and haunted Drummond protect the Book of Doors—and the other books in his secret library’s care—from those who will do evil. Because only Drummond knows where the unique library is and only Cassie’s book can get them there.

But there are those willing to kill to obtain those secrets. And a dark force—in the form of a shadowy, sadistic woman—is at the very top of that list.

©2024 Gareth Brown (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Great all the way around. My top ten fantasy book. Couldn’t put down!!!

Book kept my interest, great character development, excellent story line and imagination!!! Didn’t want to end.

Awesome!

The author did a great job with time travel. I love books about books and books about time travel when it is done correctly. This book surprised me with its stories and the interweaving of time.

Quite possibly the best book I have ever read!

I absolutely LOVED this book. I was completely mesmerized from the beginning and never fell out of it. The narrator does an incredible job. This will be a book that stays with me for a long time!

A very imaginative story

I absolutely loved this book! The narrator was wonderful and the twists and turns of the story made it unpredictable. It was both heartwarming and dark at times. I hope this is the first in a series!

Amazing

I will listen to this one again. Very well done. I hope to read more from this author.

It doesn't get better than this?

It can't possible get better than this. We are barely in to 2024 and I know this will be my favorite book of the year. It put me in mind of the beauty of The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenger. Gareth Brown was able to weave a story that often doubled back on itself with convoluted sidelines that gave more clarity to the bigger story. Every time I thought I knew where the story was headed there was so much more to discover. I must follow this author and hope that they will be as productive as they are amazing. I have been in love with this genre since the seventies when a friend handed me a copy of The Man Who Folded Himself by David Gerrold. This was so well done.

Kudos to Miranda Raison. Even down to how a particular character mispronounced "library". It fit that character and the locale to a T. Additionally, a Scot saying "books" is its own special magic.

Wow, fun book.

Book lovers come and spend a few hours in this wonderful story. Compelling characters, dark twists, and fun escapades.

Couldn’t stop listening!

This is one of my favorite books of all time. Seriously brilliant, compelling & mind boggling. I couldn’t stop listening to it and am so sad it’s over. I hope this author has more books coming! The narration is also 10/10.

Books about books

I was a huge fan of the Midnught Library, so I had to read this one after seeing it described as “made for fans of The Midnight Library” and it did not disappoint. There were so many unexpected twists and turns, I was entertained and intrigued throughout the entire book. I hardly guessed any of the twists correctly, which is always so refreshing. There were some parts that I would have to relisten just to make sure I got all the details. However, I typically can’t be bothered to do that unless I’m really invested in a book and don’t want to miss anything. I actually listened to the last 3 chapters twice because I wasn’t ready for it to end!
By the end you love every character that you are supposed to and you really hate every antagonist.

I could go on, but all in all it’s worth the credit!

great

This book was both gripping and well done from beginning to end. I couldn't put it down, or stop listening