10 audiobooks for fans of The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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The Once and Future Witches
by Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by Gabra Zackman
★ 4.19 ABR Score (112.4K ratings)★ 4.02 Goodreads (108.3K) ★ 4.55 Audible (4.1K)16h 3m listening time • Released 2020 - 2
Thistlefoot
by GennaRose Nethercott
Narrated by January LaVoy
Both novels weave lyrical, immersive prose that invites deep listening, exploring how stories and worlds can bend reality through the power of imagination and belonging. January LaVoy's narration draws you equally into their richly atmospheric settings, making the fantastical elements feel intimate and emotionally resonant rather than distant or purely adventurous.
★ 3.99 ABR Score (25.8K ratings)★ 3.94 Goodreads (25.0K) ★ 4.46 Audible (715)14h 44m listening time • Released 2022January LaVoy's narration transforms this Russian-American gothic into pure storytelling magic—her voice work across the Yaga siblings feels so distinctly drawn you'll swear she's performing live theater.
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The Women of Wild Hill
by Kirsten Miller
Narrated by January LaVoy
Both works blend literary fantasy with intimate character studies, exploring how ordinary women unlock extraordinary power through connection and discovery. January LaVoy's evocative narration brings the same lyrical, immersive quality to *The Women of Wild Hill* that made *The Ten Thousand Doors of January* so enchanting, creating a seamless listening experience for those drawn to atmospheric, emotionally resonant storytelling.
★ 4.14 ABR Score (6.5K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.72 Audible (234)10h 38m listening time • Released 2025January LaVoy's performance transforms this into a gleeful supernatural romp where witchy vengeance finally gets its due. Miller's sharp wit lands perfectly when read aloud, making the audio version the definitive way to experience it.
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New Arcadia: Revolution
New Arcadia • Book 2
by Eric Jason Martin
Narrated by Eric Jason Martin, Matthew Mercer, Erika Ishii, Sam Riegel, Dave Fennoy, Marin Ireland, January LaVoy, James Urbaniak, Emily Lynne
★ 4.04 ABR Score (146 ratings)★ 4.69 Audible (146)11h 19m listening time • Released 2022 - 5
Breach
Cold War Magic • Book 1
by W.L. Goodwater
Narrated by January LaVoy
Both novels feature lyrical, immersive worldbuilding that unfolds through intimate character perspectives, and January LaVoy's narration brings the same ethereal quality to *Breach*'s exploration of parallel worlds and forbidden passages as she does to Harrow's richly layered fantasy. The shorter runtime makes *Breach* an ideal next listen for those captivated by *The Ten Thousand Doors of January*'s blend of literary prose and portal fantasy wonder.
★ 3.76 ABR Score (555 ratings)★ 3.71 Goodreads (510) ★ 4.2 Audible (45)10h 25m listening time • Released 2018January LaVoy's crisp, tension-filled narration transforms this Cold War magic premise into a genuinely gripping spy thriller—she nails the paranoia and high stakes that make the collapsing magical wall feel like it could detonate at any moment.
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This Is Not a Ghost Story
by Amerie
Narrated by Leon Nixon, January LaVoy, Robin Miles
★ 3.62 ABR Score (328 ratings)★ 3.09 Goodreads (319) ★ 3.67 Audible (9)11h 46m listening time • Released 2025Three narrators bring genuine depth to Amerie's sharp, genre-bending mystery about a ghost navigating LA celebrity culture. The audio format lets the satirical wit land perfectly.
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This Will Be Fun
This Will Be
by E.B. Asher
Narrated by Alexander Cendese, January LaVoy, Hope Newhouse
Both audiobooks feature January LaVoy's evocative narration to transport listeners into richly imagined fantasy worlds, and *This Will Be Fun* shares *The Ten Thousand Doors of January's* exploration of alternate realities and the power of stories to reshape destiny. The similar runtime and immersive narrative style make this a natural continuation for fans seeking that same blend of literary fantasy and wonder.
★ 3.58 ABR Score (7.9K ratings)★ 3.37 Goodreads (7.9K) ★ 3.95 Audible (82)12h 51m listening time • Released 2024Three narrators bring real chemistry to this reunion romance, making the banter between estranged heroes feel lived-in and genuinely funny.
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Carl's Doomsday Scenario
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2
Narrated by Jeff Hays
★ 4.78 ABR Score (217.5K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (187.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (30.0K)11h 28m listening time • Released 2021Jeff Hays transforms this LitRPG sequel into something genuinely unhinged—his voice work sells the escalating absurdity and real stakes so completely that you'll forget you're listening to a story about a pantless guy surviving a digital hellscape.
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Wintersteel
Cradle • Book 8
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
Both audiobooks deliver immersive fantasy worlds through compelling narration, though Wintersteel trades philosophical introspection for fast-paced progression fantasy with similarly rich world-building and a protagonist navigating systems of power and self-discovery. Travis Baldree's dynamic performance captures the same sense of wonder and determination found in LaVoy's narration, making the longer runtime feel equally engaging.
★ 4.77 ABR Score (44.3K ratings)★ 4.68 Goodreads (33.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (11.3K)14h 39m listening time • Released 2020Travis Baldree's performance elevates this tournament arc into something genuinely gripping—his character work makes the faction politics matter as much as the magic. The pacing snaps, the stakes land hard, and by the climax you're fully invested in who walks away alive.
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Reaper
Cradle • Book 10
by Will Wight
Narrated by Travis Baldree
★ 4.76 ABR Score (40.8K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (30.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.8K)13h 7m listening time • Released 2021Travis Baldree's narration elevates this series finale into something genuinely transcendent—his performance captures both the intimate character growth and the apocalyptic stakes with equal precision.
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