The Ten Thousand Doors of January

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What is The Ten Thousand Doors of January about?

In the early 1900s a girl of mixed heritage is raised as a curiosity in a rich man's mansion. She finds a strange book that tells of doors to other worlds, and begins to wonder what she really is.

Who should read The Ten Thousand Doors of January?

Read it if you like lyrical portal fantasy that celebrates books, doors and the people who cannot be kept in boxes. Skip it if you want brisk, plot-first fantasy, because the prose is ornate and the pace is gentle.

How long and how fast is The Ten Thousand Doors of January?

It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 384 pages, first published in 2019.

Does The Ten Thousand Doors of January have content warnings?

Content we flag: Racism, Prejudice.

Can I borrow The Ten Thousand Doors of January for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Ten Thousand Doors of January; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after The Ten Thousand Doors of January?

Readers who liked it often move on to The Starless Sea, The Golden Compass, The Night Circus.