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Just finished The Society of Unknowable Objects after winning the Goodreads giveaway for your book! Loved it, loved it! I had read The Book of Doors last year and this book didn't disappoint. Will there be a third book after that cheeky teaser with Cassie?

Gareth Brown Hi Diana! I hope so… but I don’t know when… watch this space!

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Hi Mr Brown! I recently read Book of Doors and today I just started reading your new book! I gave TBoD 5 stars so am excited about this one. One or the other is probably going to be my favorite book this year (TBoD is so far!) I just turned 17 and was wondering what kind of books were your favorite when you were my age? (I always love getting recommendations from authors I love). Also, are you working on a new book?

Gareth Brown Hi Caleb - thank you for reading my books! So pleased that you enjoyed them. When I was your age I was reading a lot horror fiction. Authors like Stephen King, Robert R McCammon, James Herbert, Ramsey Campbell and Peter Straub. I also started to read a lot of commercial thrillers at that age, as well as literature classics (I did a literature degree at University). Basically I think read whatever you want but try to read widely. And yes - I am working on a new book right now!

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will there be a sequel to Society of Unknowable Objects?

Gareth Brown I hope so! I don’t know when, but watch this space,

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The book of Doors was such a beautifully written and magical story — I enjoyed it from the first to the last word. My best read of 2025! Chapter 5 struck me deeply — Cassie creating books from memory and emotion was so powerful. It made me reflect on how our inner world might be more real than we think and what we create with it. Thank you for this incredible book! Will there be a sequal? Can't wait to read more!

Gareth Brown Thank you Mariska! Yes I hope there will be a sequel at some point!

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A brilliantly written journey through emotional highs and lows. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, thank you for taking me through this journey!?

Gareth Brown Thank you for reading!

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I'm so excited for the newest book. I have to say that 'The Book of Doors' was my favorite read last year (and my favorite in quite a while). In the past few years, I've read book after book trying to find something that keeps me wanting more... and your book (and writing) has done that! While I am thrilled that another book of yours is coming out soon, I still have to wonder... will there be a sequel to the first?

Gareth Brown Hi Gina - thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! And yes, I hope there will be a sequel to The Book of Doors!

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Bravo! I absolutely enjoyed The Book of Doors and I´m recommending it to my friends. I was wondering, is there a building somewhere in Scotland that inspired the Fox Library?

Gareth Brown Thank you! And yes, the Fox Library was inspired by the Torridon - hotel in the north west of Scotland.

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I just finished reading The Book of Doors, and I wanted to take a moment to reach out and express my gratitude for such a captivating and thought-provoking book. From the very first page, I was completely immersed in the world you created. The depth of the characters, the intricacies of the story, and the stunning way you conveyed emotions through your writing left me in awe. Please, will there be a second book?

Gareth Brown Thank you! And yes I hope so!

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"Book of Doors" was an excellent read. Every bit as magical as it's story counterpart. If you are approached to make it a movie, will you (PLEASE) hold out for a mini-series? The magic of this book could never be contained in a 143 minute runtime.

Gareth Brown Thank you! And yes, if I am ever in that position I will definitely try!

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Have you read Robert A. Heinlein's "By His Bootstraps" by any chance? Heinlein pointed out in a later interview where the flaw was in his story. Glad you avoided it in yours. Ignore my tepid rating. I'm an old curmudgeon. I think you show great promise as a writer and as this is your debut novel, I should have cut you some slack. Keep up the good work.

Gareth Brown Hi Rick - no I haven’t read that. Only Heinlen I’ve read is Stranger in a Strange Land, but I do love time travel so I will seek it out. Thanks.

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Gareth Brown Hi Jorge - I can’t possibly reveal if the new book is set in the same world! That would be spoilers!

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Your book is one of my top favorites read in 2024. Please, tell me there's a sequel coming to Book of Doors?

Gareth Brown Thank you Sue! So pleased you enjoyed it! As for a sequel… I hope so!

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I am obsessed with the Book of Doors! It is so good! I am about 3/4 of the way through and I am savoring it because I don't want it to end! You seriously need to get this made into a movie!!!?

Gareth Brown Thanks Julie! So glad you are enjoying it! I’d love it to be made into a movie!

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Hi Mr Brown, I've read your book and I have to say it's wonderful. I love his writing style! So the question arises... when is the next book? I fell in love with his characters page after page! Best regards from Germany

Gareth Brown Hello! Thank you for your nice feedback! Book 2 is July 2025 in UK/North America - no German language edition yet though

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Hello! I recently finished your book and was so obsessed I was ready to read every book you've ever written! Imagine my surprise when I realized this was your debut!! Congrats! My question is do you have a favorite book you find yourself rereading at times? Perhaps Mr. Webber took inspiration from you with the Count of Monte Cristo.

Gareth Brown Hi there! Thanks for reading the Book of Doors - sorry I don't have more books out to read just yet! In terms of your question... I haven't actually re-read that many books, there are always lots of other books to pick up. But a few of the books I have read more than once because I loved them would be: A Boy's Life by Robert R McCammon; Hyperion by Dan Simmons; and Red Dragon by Thomas Harris. There are other books I would like to re-read - but I haven't found the time yet!

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