The Ten Thousand Doors of January: A Story Worth Unlocking

Listen up, book lovers and dreamers of worlds beyond—if you haven’t cracked open The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow yet, what exactly are you waiting for? Permission? Because much like January Scaller herself, you don’t need anyone’s approval to step through a door into something extraordinary. In a world where people are debating AI replacing creativity (looking at you, Hollywood strikes) and reality itself feels like a badly written dystopian novel, this book is a reminder that stories—real stories—have the power to change everything.

“Words and their stories have weight, and when you start to believe them, they can carry you away.”

Let’s talk about our girl January. She’s been raised in a house of locked doors, belonging to a world of privilege but never quite of it. When she finds a book that speaks of Doors—portals to other worlds—she begins to unravel secrets that certain powerful men (ahem, those who love hoarding wealth and knowledge) would rather keep buried. It’s giving Gilded Age meets Narnia, with just enough rebellion to make you want to burn something down (figuratively… or not).

Alix E. Harrow’s writing is like stepping into a fairytale told by someone who knows exactly how dangerous and wonderful stories can be. Lyrical, immersive, and brimming with adventure, this novel is for anyone who has ever dreamed of escaping through a hidden doorway and never looking back. And let’s be honest, in today’s world, who hasn’t?

“When we are young, we sneak through doors that lead to adulthood. And when we are grown, we chase the doors that lead us back to youth.”

So here’s your sign: Open the book. Step through the door. And don’t let anyone tell you magic isn’t real.

XOXO,
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