Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel
11 journalers for this copy...
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.
Sent by hippolein as I was the winner of keeta1's "Wings or Wishlist International Sweepstake".
I choose it to be my Favourite Book of 2017 Book Roundabout
Order :
1 Weeder (USA)
2 Aramena (USA)
3 JudySlump612 (USA)
4 Mathgirl40 (Canada)
5 Lamilla (Belarus)
6 Earthcaroleanne (UK)
7 Dark-Draco (UK)
8 Estelle1806 (Ireland)
9 Bookwormess (Finland)
10 Fifna (Netherlands)
11 Marsala (Netherlands)
12 Back to me : Icila (France)
Sent by hippolein as I was the winner of keeta1's "Wings or Wishlist International Sweepstake".
I choose it to be my Favourite Book of 2017 Book Roundabout
Order :
1 Weeder (USA)
2 Aramena (USA)
3 JudySlump612 (USA)
4 Mathgirl40 (Canada)
5 Lamilla (Belarus)
6 Earthcaroleanne (UK)
7 Dark-Draco (UK)
8 Estelle1806 (Ireland)
9 Bookwormess (Finland)
10 Fifna (Netherlands)
11 Marsala (Netherlands)
12 Back to me : Icila (France)
On its way to weeder. I hope that you w'll enjoy it.
Happy New Year !
Happy New Year !
The book arrived in today's mail in very good condition. I just finished reading a book and was trying to decide, "what's next?" This is a new author to me and I'm always eager to try, "something new." Thanks, Icila!
This book is part of the Favourite Book of 2017 Roundabout (from dark-draco.) It's being mailed to Aramena in Moore OK USA.
Book arrived today. I'm currently reading another book I just started this morning, but it's on my Kindle app so I'll likely start this one soon and read it at home and the Kindle book at work.
I finished this book last week but have been so busy at work it's just been sitting on my desk. I really enjoyed it. Going into it I didn't really know anything about it, and it was certainly different! It was pretty captivating, and I like the author's writing style.
I'll get this mailed out to JudySlump612 tomorrow!
I'll get this mailed out to JudySlump612 tomorrow!
Arrived here safely today. Looks very interesting, thank you icila!
This is exactly what I was hoping for when I joined the Favourite Book Roundabout: a title I would probably never have picked up for myself, but which turned out to be very enjoyable. It was imaginative, funny, and a good modernization of the classic fantasy quest adventure story. Also, I agree with Aramena in liking the author's style. He was always finding new ways to describe things and give us new insights. I especially liked his comparison between reading and listening to a book. I'm not sure I agree, but the image is so persuasive I'm going along with it.
Journal Entry 9 by JudySlump612 at a fellow bookcrosser, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Friday, March 23, 2018
Released 6 yrs ago (3/23/2018 UTC) at a fellow bookcrosser, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Mailed to Mathgirl40 for the Favourite Book of 2017 Roundabout
This book is now with me. It's one that I've read already, but I liked it a lot the first time and am looking forward to a reread!
I really enjoyed my reread of this novel. Since I'd last read it several years ago, Google had opened an office near my home in Kitchener-Waterloo. I've visited the office several times and have friends who work there, and the Google culture is certainly compatible with that described in the novel. I especially like that the novel celebrates new technology while showing appreciation of the old.
This book is on its way to Lamilla.
I've heard about this book, so I was excited to receive it in the roundabout. Also, the front cover gloves in the dark, how cool is that!
The opening chapter is amazing, with rich description of the bookstore and a hint of mystery. It goes downhill from that. It is not a fantasy - it's an adventure. I wish the author wrote about what he knows - all the attempts to add "realistic" details to the story just alienated me. The book picked up in the last quarter, when we are back talking about the bookstore. I rated it 2 stars.
Is going to earthcaroleanne next.
The opening chapter is amazing, with rich description of the bookstore and a hint of mystery. It goes downhill from that. It is not a fantasy - it's an adventure. I wish the author wrote about what he knows - all the attempts to add "realistic" details to the story just alienated me. The book picked up in the last quarter, when we are back talking about the bookstore. I rated it 2 stars.
Is going to earthcaroleanne next.
You've found a travelling book. Hurray!
The book's journey continues by its finder's cooperation and creativity. By making a journal entry on this book, you can add to the book's story as it travels from reader to reader around the world.
Enjoy your reading!
Привет!
Спасибо, что нашли время зайти на сайт и сделать запись в журнале! Напишите, когда и где вы нашли книгу.
Перед тем, как попасть к Вам, она побывала в других уголках света. История ее путешествий записана на сайте, и теперь к ней добавился еще один пункт. Я очень рада, что она нашла нового читателя в Вашем лице.
The book's journey continues by its finder's cooperation and creativity. By making a journal entry on this book, you can add to the book's story as it travels from reader to reader around the world.
Enjoy your reading!
Привет!
Спасибо, что нашли время зайти на сайт и сделать запись в журнале! Напишите, когда и где вы нашли книгу.
Перед тем, как попасть к Вам, она побывала в других уголках света. История ее путешествий записана на сайте, и теперь к ней добавился еще один пункт. Я очень рада, что она нашла нового читателя в Вашем лице.
Arrived to day. I don't think I'll ever catch up with my holiday backlog.
Where else can you read about ideas from the forefront of modern computing together with the history of the printed word? It draws you in slowly rather than throwing you in two feet first until you are incapable of putting the book down. I did actually tut and huff when I had to stop reading. The diversity of the characters is fantastic, each complimenting the other in ways you would least expect. I was very pleasantly surprised. Plus it would be nice if we all had a friend like Neel.
Thanks to the person who put in the post-it re Frank Gehry. I looked up some of his buildings (on Google of course) and they are amazing.
Thanks to the person who put in the post-it re Frank Gehry. I looked up some of his buildings (on Google of course) and they are amazing.
Journal Entry 18 by 
earthcaroleanne
at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 3, 2018
earthcaroleanne at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Sending on in the roundabout.
Received - thank you. I might just hold of reading it for a couple of weeks, as I know there's a little bit of a logjam further along in the roundabout, so hopefully that will even it out a little ;)
Journal Entry 20 by 
dark-draco
at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
dark-draco at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
I can't remember the last time I used this word, but what a 'delightful' book to read!It's a mild mannered, gentle conspiracy theory, secret society mystery, with a bunch of characters that, although a bit odd, are instantly likable and very real. I loved the whole books vs technology debate, or, as Sloan describes it, the OK (old Knowledge) vs NK (new Knowledge). And while books don't exactly win (boo, hiss), neither does the almighty technology.
I can't actually find anything that I didn't like - I guess the only reason it didn't earn top stars was it is a little bit on the tame side for me. But still loved it and look forward to seeing if there will be any more Penumbra adventures.
Journal Entry 21 by dark-draco at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 21, 2018
dark-draco at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Released 5 yrs ago (8/21/2018 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Off to the next recipient of the 'Favourite Book of 2017' Roundabout.
Ready to be read!
Really enjoyed reading this, it even took over the other books I had started!
I liked the simple narrative style and the adventure/search plot. A story about books is often very interesting, so I was not disappointed.
Thanks for sharing, Icila!
I liked the simple narrative style and the adventure/search plot. A story about books is often very interesting, so I was not disappointed.
Thanks for sharing, Icila!
Journal Entry 24 by 
estelle1806
at Voorburg, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
estelle1806 at Voorburg, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
This book is following its course on the roundabout...Please let us know when you release it again...
Arrived safely today! I have a copy of this book waiting to be read, so I think I'll send this one on right away, especially since there are a couple more coming my way soon and I'm still in the middle of one. That way it'll speed things up and I'll read my own copy and add my thoughts here later.
Travelling to marsala.
This book arrived safely at my doorstep last week, but I realised I forgot to journal it. I haven't heard from this book, and reading the back I think this can go in many directions. Looking forward to reading it.
