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I often pick the books I’m going to read based solely on the
title. I like quirky names; I picked Jasper Fforde’s
books to read because of the two F’s in his last name. So when I saw this book that not only had a
quirky name but was about a bookstore I was sold.
Web designer Clay Jannon has lost his job and is on the hunt
for a new one. Being tired of sitting at
a computer all day he decides to take a walk and discovers a sign in bookstore advertising
for help. But this is no ordinary bookstore
as he finds out on his first evening shift.
This is a remarkable story based on the oldest theme in the
world, the quest for immortality. The
story combines modern day technology with old world literature and charming
characters. The mixture of old and new
in the story is part of what makes this book so remarkable. I don’t want to give away any spoilers so I
can only say that technology helps to break an ancient code that is hiding in
plain sight. Old vs. young is also a theme as the young Clay Jannon
is mentored by the elderly Mr. Penumbra. And finally the book is about
friendship; old and new and what friends will do for each other.
This is Robin Sloane’s first book, I sincerely hope that he’s
working on another.
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