The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone

De: Audrey Burges

Narrado por: Christine Lakin

A woman learns to expand the boundaries of her small world and let love inside it in this sparkling and unforgettable novel by Audrey Burges.

From her attic in the Arizona mountains, thirty-four-year-old Myra Malone blogs about a dollhouse mansion that captivates thousands of readers worldwide. Myra’s stories have created legions of fans who breathlessly await every blog post, trade photographs of Mansion-modeled rooms, and swap theories about the enigmatic and reclusive author. Myra herself is tethered to the Mansion by mysteries she can’t understand—rooms that appear and disappear overnight, music that plays in its corridors.

Across the country, Alex Rakes, the scion of a custom furniture business, encounters two Mansion fans trying to recreate a room. The pair show him the Minuscule Mansion, and Alex is shocked to recognize a reflection of his own life mirrored back to him in minute scale. The room is his own bedroom, and the Mansion is his family’s home, handed down from the grandmother who disappeared mysteriously when Alex was a child. Searching for answers, Alex begins corresponding with Myra. Together, the two unwind the lonely paths of their twin worlds—big and small—and trace the stories that entwine them, setting the stage for a meeting rooted in loss, but defined by love.

©2023 Audrey Burges (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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"Audrey Burges has written a sure-fire hit—lively, stylish, and full of heart. The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is decorated with gorgeous wordsmithery and magical trimmings, and I loved every minute spent inside."—Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Other Birds

"The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is that rare novel: a generous, big-hearted reprieve from our ever-more-troubling reality; a modern fairy tale about how we carry the burdens that choose us, and the magic of finding shelter—and love—when both seem meant for other people. Audrey Burges is a storyteller of warmth, wit, and stunning originality."—Katie Gutierrez, bestselling author of More Than You'll Ever Know

“The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is a refreshing and unique entry into the genre of mystical realism. Quirky and scarred yet very authentic characters populate this richly told tale of friendship, family, and timeless love. Perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and for all book lovers searching for a fantastic read.”—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author

Great Story with great narrator

I enjoyed the book a lot. The plot was interesting and fun, but not always predictable.
I love a little magic in the world.

Magical and intriguing

This book will take you on a mystical journey of imagination and crafting genius. It was hard to put this book down and do anything else but listen to what would happen next. Rooms of the mansion are described in vivid details including surprising twists and unexpected events. This book is not about just a doll house but about a true mansion and a love story.

love love love

I loved this story so much. It is sweet and enchanting! Great narration, too.

The many distinct voices used by the actor

Liked the story, a little predictable. Original idea. Would have liked to hear more about the mansions past, it could have been more of a character in the overall story.

Loved This Story!!

I didn’t want it to end. Definitely will explore and listen to more from this author.

Magical in the best way

This book got me good! I didn’t know what to expect, but I was so pleasantly surprised. The writing, narration and story are just beautiful. The perfect mix of magic, real life heartache and happy. You won’t regret the listen.

Story for the sake of story

Lately I have noticed a trend of people reviewing stories like this low simply because it is just a story.

It is well written, the narration is nice, but there isn’t action or heavy romance or whatever. That is okay. It is a low requirements read for a reader/listener that just wants to pass the time with something nice.

Books can be that way and not be bad. This is one of those books.

A very enjoyable cozy fantasy

I loved the idea of a book about a reclusive woman who runs a very popular website about her model house. I’m fascinated by people who share their niche hobbies with the world. I was pleasantly surprised by the fantasy aspect in which the little house was much more than it seemed. I really enjoyed the historical storyline and would have loved even more detail about that.

Pretty fascinating

A lovely, sometimes heartbreaking, often warm and charming story of a miniature house and an exact duplicate real mansion situated a country apart continuously offer refuge to those in need. Magic underpins it all. Author Burges writes with magic as well proved by my frequent stop to rewind in order to listen more than once to a turn of phrase or a paragraph ripe with words I wanted to commit to memory. An overall work of word art. Christine Lakin as narrator provided the perfect amount of drama.

Loved it

A fairy tale for grown ups. Unique story managed to stay sweet and interesting. Very well written. I enjoyed listening to this book.