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Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore

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FantasyFictionMystery FictionAdventure Fiction

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About “Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore”

The Great Recession leads Clay Jannon to work at Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore in San Francisco, where he notices unusual patterns. Customers rarely buy books but instead check out rare and unusual volumes. Clay investigates with the help of friends, uncovering that the bookstore holds secrets beyond its walls. The novel explores themes of mystery and knowledge, revealing hidden layers within the store's operations. The story is told through the perspective of Clay as he navigates the strange and intriguing world of the bookstore.

Book details

Published
2012
Latest edition
2012 · ISBN 9780374214913
ISBN
9780374214913

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How many pages is Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore?

Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore by Robin Sloan has 288 pages.