Phil asked this question about Ajax Penumbra 1969 (Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, #0.5):
Should I read this one before or after 'Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore' novel? I know the story takes place before the full novel but I also know prequels can spoil fun just as sequels do.
Elizabeth Sulzby I am undecided about whether to read this one. I agree to read Mr. P's 24 hour bookstore first. I am interested in the technology aspect of 24 hour. I…moreI am undecided about whether to read this one. I agree to read Mr. P's 24 hour bookstore first. I am interested in the technology aspect of 24 hour. It has backstories of earlier technologies/print/fonts but I don't know about starting in 1969 unless it has "flash-forwards." (less)
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