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Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Robin Sloan, Rodrigo Corral

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, after losing his job as a web designer, Clay Jannon encounters an enigmatic bookstore whose few customers borrow coded books. Alongside his tech-savvy friend and girlfriend, Clay uncovers a secret society attempting to decode a centuries-old text, leading them on a thrilling adventure blending ancient mysteries with modern technology.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

3.9

223,220 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan and Rodrigo Corral is lauded for its original plot and charming blend of technology and bibliophilia. Readers appreciate its whimsical characters and imaginative settings. Criticisms include a perceived lack of depth and a few underdeveloped subplots. Overall, it's a delightful read for book lovers and tech enthusiasts alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore?

Readers who appreciate the intersection of technology and literature in a modern, quirky adventure will enjoy Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. Fans of books like Ready Player One by Ernest Cline or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern will find a similar charm and fascination in its blend of mystery and fantasy.

3.9

223,220 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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