Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore (Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, #1) in Around the World in 80 Books

Jul 08, 2017 Michelle rated it it was amazing

Crazy, zany techie bibliophile underworld secret society adventure! A pure joy ride.

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Jan 26, 2016 Rachel N. rated it really liked it

Clay Jannon is an out of work art school graduate who gets hired to be night clerk at Mr. Penumbra's 24 hour book store. The book store attracts an interesting collection of people who mainly borrow books from "the waybacklist". Out of boredom and to impress a cute girl from google Clay stumbles upon the secret behind the bookstore. A fun book with lots of enjoyable characters. ...more

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Dec 09, 2013 Jean-Marie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery, historical-fiction, adult, young-adult

This is a fun, quick read featuring an intriguing 24-hour bookstore, mysterious codes and an age-old secret society. I love how old meets the new in this novel and answers only come with a respectful balance between the two. So many today are clawing their way to a progressive future, while others have their heels dug in the sand to hold on to the past. That balance between the two is the message that feels right. Great book. Read it. And don't forget to enjoy the paperback edition's glow in the ...more

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Jan 10, 2021 Kemlo rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction

A bit of light reading with a lovely ending. I enjoyed the characters and Clay’s enthusiasm. At times, I felt like I was reading a book written for children, but I don’t consider that a bad thing. I especially enjoyed the reference to Emeryville.

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