Enigmatic bookstore unveils technological and literary adventure.
If you have a soft spot for the charm of old bookshops mixed with the intrigue of a modern-day mystery, "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore" could be a delightful escape. The blend of Silicon Valley technology with the age-old secrets of the bookstore creates a fascinating contrast that's perfect for anyone who loves puzzles, code-breaking, and the timeless magic of books intertwining with the digital age. It's a tale that celebrates the union of tradition and innovation—something that may resonate deeply with you.
ISBN: 9781250064554
Authors:
Robin Sloan
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2014-06-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 208922 readers)
Description
A New York Times bestseller, "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore" is an entirely charming and lovable first novel of mysterious books and dusty bookshops. Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon out of his life as a San Francisco Web-design drone, and serendipity, coupled with sheer curiosity, has landed him a new job working the night shift at Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. But after just a few days, Clay begins to realize that this store is even more curious than the name suggests. There are only a few customers, but they come in repeatedly and never seem to actually buy anything. Instead, they simply borrow impossibly obscure volumes from strange corners of the store, all according to some elaborate, long-standing arrangement with the gnomic Mr. Penumbra. The store must be a front for something larger, Clay concludes, and soon he's embarked on a complex analysis of the customers' behavior and roped his friends into helping to figure out just what's going on. But once they bring their findings to Mr. Penumbra, it turns out the secrets extend far outside the walls of the bookstore.
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