The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown Summary
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Discover doors that lead everywhere in Gareth Brown's bestselling fantasy phenomenon. This Sunday Times hit and BBC's top 2024 debut captivated Lee Child with its "stunning fever dream" narrative, promising readers an exhilarating journey where imagination unlocks limitless worlds.
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Unlocking the Doors to Everywhere
Imagine opening your bedroom door and stepping directly onto a moonlit Venetian street, the scent of fresh bread wafting from a nearby bakery. This tantalizing possibility forms the heart of "The Book of Doors," where ordinary thresholds become portals to anywhere-and anywhen-in the world. When bookstore clerk Cassie Andrews discovers a mysterious leather-bound volume beside her deceased customer, she has no idea it will transform her understanding of reality itself. The ancient book bears a simple inscription: "This is the Book of Doors. Hold it in your hand, and any door is every door." What begins as an exhilarating adventure-visiting Paris for lunch, the Himalayas for sunset-soon reveals itself as something far more profound and dangerous. Because in a world where doors can lead anywhere, some should remain forever closed. The Book of Doors exists within a secret ecosystem of magical volumes, each granting its owner a unique power. Drummond Fox, once the Librarian of a hidden collection, carries the Book of Luck, the Book of Shadows, and the Book of Memories. Dr. Hugo Barbary wields the Book of Control, manipulating objects with supernatural force. A mysterious woman uses her Book of Despair to transfer suffering to innocent victims, while in Chile, a man named Azaki creates perfect illusions with his magical tome. What makes these books so compelling is how they reflect human desires and fears. Each character's relationship with these books reveals their deepest nature-whether they seek to help others, accumulate power, or inflict suffering for pleasure. And as Cassie soon discovers, these powerful artifacts have influenced human history for centuries, potentially explaining the success of ancient civilizations like Egypt and China.
When Wonder Becomes Danger
Time's Labyrinth: Lost and Found
The Void Beyond Reality
Closing the Circle
The Power of Choice in a World Without Limits
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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