Miranda Raison performs this magical adventure set on an alternative Earth, where a collection of mysterious books gives special powers to those who possess one of its volumes. When a customer dies in the bookstore where she works, Cassie discovers that he's left her an old, leather-bound work called THE BOOK OF DOORS, which can open almost any door across the world. In portraying supporting characters from all over the globe, Raison is challenged by a range of accents that she doesn't always pull off. But she maintains the story's tense atmosphere and racing plot. She also captures the sinister antagonist and Cassie's deep love of books.
Pub Date: Feb. 13, 2024
Duration: 13 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063324015
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
An inventive time traveling adventure wrapped in an ornately detailed narrative.
Allyson Ryan thoughtfully narrates this reflection on the temptations of tangible nostalgia. Single and newly fired, Ashley has nothing going for her when she spots an ad for a job at cutting-edge technology company Retro. As a Time Travel Agent, Ash guides wealthy guests on excursions into the past, fulfilling their fantasies of bachelor nights in the Old West and birthday parties in the Roaring '20s. Early on, Ryan gives Ash the tones of a person ground down by repeated disappointments. As Ash stretches her acting skills and meets exciting new people, her voice becomes more self-assured. A startling discovery about Retro’s founder forces her to consider the impact that visiting the past may have on her future.
An inventive time traveling adventure wrapped in an ornately detailed narrative.Pub Date: June 23, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs, 55 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217342860
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 9, 2026
Three narrators clarify a complex timeline, imbuing an ambitious tale of ecological disaster with emotional resonance.
A trio of narrators performs a fascinating take on the time-travel genre in which the lives of two women—Echo in ancient Greece and Hazel in the far future—become intertwined. Billie Fulford-Brown, Frankie Porter, and Shakira Shute each voice a key character’s perspective as the women join an organization working to prevent disaster by changing the past. Each woman—and each secondary character, including a cold AI—has a distinct vocal identity, making the interwoven narrative easy to follow. Fulford-Brown as Hazel and Porter as Echo anchor the narrative, with Shute bringing a modern-day perspective as Anna later in the narrative. The performances deepen the emotional stakes of Echo and Hazel’s journey and enhance the story’s mix of speculative scope and intimate character work.
Three narrators clarify a complex timeline, imbuing an ambitious tale of ecological disaster with emotional resonance.Pub Date: Feb. 3, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs, 17 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250436085
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: June 23, 2026
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