Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel
Registered by waterfalling of Rockledge, Florida USA on 10/22/2016
This book is in a Controlled Release!
2 journalers for this copy...
trade-size paperback.
from the back cover:
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.
from the back cover:
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.
Sent on as a selection from the GenLit VBB.
Tracking notes delivery on 11/9/2016.
Tracking notes delivery on 11/9/2016.
I forgot this was coming! I just listened to the audio version of this. I loved it. I will find a home for those copy soon.
Given to a bookclub friend...