Alix E Harrow

Alix E. Harrow is an American author best known for her work in the speculative fiction genre. She gained recognition for her debut novel, 'The Ten Thousand Doors of January,' which was nominated for the 2019 Nebula Award, Locus Award, and Hugo Award for Best Novel. Harrow's writing is often characterized by its lyrical style and imaginative storytelling, exploring themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the power of stories.

Books

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  1. 1. The 10,000 Doors Of January

    Cover of 'The 10,000 Doors Of January' by Alix E Harrow

    In this enchanting novel, a young girl named January Scaller discovers a mysterious book that reveals a world of secret doorways leading to other realms, each unique and wondrous. As she delves deeper into its pages, she learns about her own family's connections to these other worlds and their role in guarding these portals. Set against the backdrop of the early 1900s, the story weaves a tale of adventure, self-discovery, and the power of words and stories to open doors to new possibilities. January must navigate a complex web of historical societies, hidden powers, and her own identity as she seeks to unlock the truth of her past and shape her destiny.

    The 10621st Greatest Book of All Time

  2. 2. The Once And Future Witches

    Cover of 'The Once And Future Witches' by Alix E Harrow

    In this enchanting narrative set at the cusp of the 19th and 20th centuries, the story weaves together the lives of three sisters who, estranged and battered by their past, find themselves drawn together in the suffragist movement of New Salem. Amidst the fervor for women's rights, they discover that the echoes of witchcraft from their childhood hold the key to unlocking not just personal empowerment but also societal change. As they delve deeper into the forgotten words and ways of witchcraft, they face a society vehemently opposed to both their gender and their magic. This tale masterfully blends the struggle for equality with the mystical, proposing that the fight for women's rights is intertwined with a deeper, magical battle for freedom and recognition.

    The 11051st Greatest Book of All Time