Mr Penumbra's 24 hour Bookstore

aceflor · 10-17-2012, 09:57 AM

I just finished it, and I just loved it !!! It is a book made for us here at MR. As a matter of fact, It just feels as if Robin Sloan knows many members here

Seriously though, if you are looking for a great read, if you love books, whether paper or electronic, if you are fascinated by the old and new technologies,this book is for you.

READ THAT BOOK !!!

And if you have some time left, read both Hilary Mantel books. She just won for the second time the booker Prize for her second tome of Thomas Cromwell's trilogy, Bring up the Bodies, which was another great read for me this year.

Marrella · 10-18-2012, 04:53 AM

Did you know that this is apparently based on a short story? I have listened to it some time ago and loved it. I have added the book to my wish list.

The short stoy can still be downloaded at the Escape Pod website:
http://escapepod.org/2009/09/10/ep21...ur-book-store/

poohbear_nc · 10-18-2012, 11:49 AM

I read the short story version when it appeared - and quite liked it - quirky & well written. I have the novel version loaded now to read.

aceflor · 10-19-2012, 03:29 AM

Thanks for the info, I will check the short story. It will have to wait though, I embarked on a whim (wanted to read the last Chabon or the last Helprin first) in the history of Congo by David van Reybrouck, and that is a long one, but again, fascinating...

CatherineStewart · 10-22-2012, 11:07 AM

Already have it downloaded and ready to read. Can't wait!

Quake1028 · 10-23-2012, 09:11 AM

It's on my wish list for an eventual special or price drop. Looks amazing.

NickyWithNook · 10-23-2012, 03:14 PM

It sounds cool and I have it on my to-read list.

Gazella · 03-21-2013, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceflor

It is a book made for us here at MR.

What do you mean by that?

soulfuldog · 03-22-2013, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quake1028

It's on my wish list for an eventual special or price drop. Looks amazing.

It was on mine too and it's now down in price, so I've just bought it. Looking forward to reading it

Witty Username · 03-24-2013, 01:21 PM

UK readers - it's currently discounted at Waterstones - only £2.79 (rrp £6.98).

NickyWithNook · 03-24-2013, 06:06 PM

It's really fun.

Abiyasha · 03-25-2013, 11:52 AM

I just finished this book few days ago and I love it!

I envy Clay Janon's job, lol. It must be thrilling having that experience in real life. I even found myself googling about the dragon books, hehehe.

It's different and I hope, a producer will buy the right of this book and turn it into a movie. That would be a witty one

samhy · 06-10-2013, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceflor

I just finished it, and I just loved it !!! It is a book made for us here at MR. As a matter of fact, It just feels as if Robin Sloan knows many members here

Seriously though, if you are looking for a great read, if you love books, whether paper or electronic, if you are fascinated by the old and new technologies,this book is for you.

READ THAT BOOK !!!

It's on my TBR now

soulfuldog · 07-03-2013, 10:51 AM

Just finished this book, and I'll second everything aceflor said in the very first post. Not sure what genre I'll end up filing it under, it was a quirky but very enjoyable book. If you don't like Google I'd probably give it a miss though!

Stephjk · 07-13-2013, 11:01 AM

I've just started this and am enjoying it immensly. Makes a nice change from the challenges of the book club!

10-17-2012, 09:57 AM	#1
aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,470 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	Mr Penumbra's 24 hour Bookstore I just finished it, and I just loved it !!! It is a book made for us here at MR. As a matter of fact, It just feels as if Robin Sloan knows many members here Seriously though, if you are looking for a great read, if you love books, whether paper or electronic, if you are fascinated by the old and new technologies,this book is for you. READ THAT BOOK !!! And if you have some time left, read both Hilary Mantel books. She just won for the second time the booker Prize for her second tome of Thomas Cromwell's trilogy, Bring up the Bodies, which was another great read for me this year. Last edited by aceflor; 10-19-2012 at 03:26 AM.

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Marrella Cambrian crab Posts: 2,830 Karma: 3229927 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Device: Kindle, Pocket Book, Kobo, Sony	Did you know that this is apparently based on a short story? I have listened to it some time ago and loved it. I have added the book to my wish list. The short stoy can still be downloaded at the Escape Pod website: http://escapepod.org/2009/09/10/ep21...ur-book-store/

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poohbear_nc Now what? Posts: 58,771 Karma: 135181808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I read the short story version when it appeared - and quite liked it - quirky & well written. I have the novel version loaded now to read.

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aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,470 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	Thanks for the info, I will check the short story. It will have to wait though, I embarked on a whim (wanted to read the last Chabon or the last Helprin first) in the history of Congo by David van Reybrouck, and that is a long one, but again, fascinating...

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CatherineStewart Mom, Wife, Reader! Posts: 235 Karma: 530706 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura One	Already have it downloaded and ready to read. Can't wait!

10-23-2012, 09:11 AM	#6
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	It's on my wish list for an eventual special or price drop. Looks amazing.

10-23-2012, 03:14 PM	#7
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 748 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	It sounds cool and I have it on my to-read list.

03-24-2013, 01:21 PM	#10
Witty Username Addict Posts: 329 Karma: 4702571 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Somerset, England Device: Sony PRS-650, Kobo Touch, Kobo Libra H2O	UK readers - it's currently discounted at Waterstones - only £2.79 (rrp £6.98).

03-24-2013, 06:06 PM	#11
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 748 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	It's really fun.

03-25-2013, 11:52 AM	#12
Abiyasha Member Posts: 11 Karma: 472354 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bali, Indonesia Device: none	I just finished this book few days ago and I love it! I envy Clay Janon's job, lol. It must be thrilling having that experience in real life. I even found myself googling about the dragon books, hehehe. It's different and I hope, a producer will buy the right of this book and turn it into a movie. That would be a witty one

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soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Just finished this book, and I'll second everything aceflor said in the very first post. Not sure what genre I'll end up filing it under, it was a quirky but very enjoyable book. If you don't like Google I'd probably give it a miss though!

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Stephjk Cruiser Posts: 525 Karma: 1157886 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: on a small yacht! Device: kobo glo, samsung galaxy tab note	I've just started this and am enjoying it immensly. Makes a nice change from the challenges of the book club!