Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore (Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, #1)
by Robin Sloan
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 110.6K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 288 pages.
About Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco web-design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, but after a few days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might suggest. The customers are few, and they never seem to buy anything; instead, they "check out" large, obscure volumes from strange corners of the store. Suspicious, Clay engineers an analysis of the clientele's behavior, seeking help from his variously talented friends, but when they bring their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the bookstore's secrets extend far beyond its walls.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robin Sloan |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 110,552 |
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What genre is Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore?
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore worth reading?
Based on 110.6K reader ratings, Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore?
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore has 288 pages.
Who wrote Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore?
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore was written by Robin Sloan. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore?
The ISBN-13 for Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore is 9780374214910.0.
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