A young man getting a job in a strange bookstore, with customers borrowing mysterious books, and deciding to solve the mystery with the help of modern technological implements: this definitely got my attention. However, while it was an entertaining read, I thought the story was too short to fulfil t...
"Hello, there," a quiet voice called from the stacks. A figure emerged -- a man, tall and skinny like one of the ladders, draped in a light gray button-down and a blue cardigan. He tottered as he walked, running a long hand along the shelves for support. When he came out of the shadows, I saw that h...
What a ride! This book is reminiscent of the movie National Treasure with all the riddles and puzzles and clues. Such unique ideas. This book had me on my toes the entire time.
I've given a lot of books 5 stars ratings lately (well, a lot for me anyway) but to me, they all deserve it. (Or else why would I give them 5 star ratings?) Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore gets its rating for the pure joy I felt while reading it and the fact that I put off everything else I should ...
Ein Buch für Buchliebhaber, Computer Geeks und alte Leute... was irgendwie klingt als ginge das nicht und doch geht, aber erst nach dem man diese wunderbare kleine Geschichte gelesen hat. Robin Sloan webt ein Netz aus 84 Charing Cross Road, dem World Wide Web und einer etwas gefährlichen aber durc...
If you love books and the idea that there are hidden ancient books out there that carry secrets that could change the world, this is the book for you. A little tech savvy doesn't hurt either. Click on the photo if you want to see more information.I loved two things about this book. The characters...
How much fun is this book! Not what I expected at all. The geekery is over the top and you just enjoy where this story takes you. I love that so much of this story revolves around the association of a fantasy dragon trilogy. I love that they go on a quest (I love it, a quest)! It's a grand adv...
Having lost his job as a web developer due to the recession, Clay Jannon finds a new job as the night clerk in the titular bookstore, belonging to the mysterious Mr. Penumbra. Not that he sells all that many books. As well as the normal shelves, with its somewhat eclectic selection of novels and non...
Is this book perfect? No. Is it my favorite book I've read this year? Yes. Robin Sloan's Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore is one part fantasy, one part sci-fi, one part blistering satire, all parts awesome. 24-Hour Bookstore follows the peculiar adventures of Clay Jannon, a graphic designer who fi...
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