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Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel | Robin Sloan

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I have no idea why this took me so long to read. I listened to the audio to get the physical book off my self 😂 The audio was great. Engaging and intriguing. I lost focus in a few parts where the text wandered a bit, but overall absolutely lovely. Here‘s to breaking out of a slump!

zezeki I read this last year after having it on my TBR for years, and I had so much fun reading it! 1d

mcctrish I read this ages ago and it was/is a favourite of mine 1d

mcctrish Also I have embraced the listening to books on my shelves to clear my death tower TBR 1d

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BethM @mcctrish it‘s the only hope I have 😂it‘s already going to outlive me lol 1d

tpixie @mcctrish yes! I‘ve started listening to books on my shelf as well. I‘ve also thought about taking photos of the books and then giving away some of them that I think I‘ll audiobook, but haven‘t done that yet 53m

mcctrish @tpixie if I don‘t love it, it‘s not staying in my house ( damn pandemic for getting me doubly hooked on buying books 😆) 49m

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jdiehr

I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59 | Douglas Edwards

I found a four-leaf clover pressed in an old book at an estate sale today 😃😊 🍀 ☘️

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BookmarkTavern

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel | Robin Sloan

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Clay‘s desperate search for a job leads him to a night shift for a mysterious bookshop. When he discovers the regulars are part of a secret organization, it‘s time for him to do some mystery solving.

Delightful! I was fascinated by the intersection of old knowledge w/ technology, I loved the affection for San Francisco as a setting & the humor was spot on. The characters did feel a little flat & I wanted more of the relationships.🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

BookmarkTavern #SupernaturalBookBingo “Men of Letters” @OutsmartYourShelf ETA: #DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks (edited) 10mo

BarbaraJean AND, if you haven't already made this discovery... the cover glows in the dark!! 10mo

BkClubCare @BarbaraJean 🤯 10mo

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BookmarkTavern @BarbaraJean I realized that a couple nights ago when I was reading it before bed, put it down and turned the lights out and thought “what is this weird light?” 🤣🤣 10mo

BarbaraJean @BookmarkTavern 😂😂 That is exactly the way I discovered the glowiness! 10mo

dabbe #stacked! 🤩 10mo

zezeki I've read it earlier this year, and loved it, such a fun book! 10mo

BC_Dittemore Ohhh… I read that a few years ago. Very good. Thanks for reminding me of a book I need to re-read. 😅 10mo

OutsmartYourShelf Brilliant! 10mo

TheAromaofBooks I really enjoyed this one!!! I also liked another of Sloan's books - it's that same sort of borderline between real/not real. Kind of like sci-fi realism 😂

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jackilynn

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel | Robin Sloan

I have been on the hunt for this book ever since I read it a few years ago. I fell in love with this quirky little read and knew I needed it in my collection. The glow in the dark aspect is even better in person.

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TheLudicReader

Google Apps Hacks | Philipp Lenssen

#tlt @dabbe
1. Bookoutlet
2. Pinterest
3. YouTube

I am so boring.

dabbe I don't think so. I forget about Pinterest, and I LOVE it! I watch YouTube videos all the time. And I need to try Bookoutlet. Do you read books online, or do you love having them in your hand. I “think“ I know the answer, but I'm not 100% sure. 🤩 Thanks for sharing! 💜🖤🧡 2y

TheLudicReader @dabbe …you don‘t use Bookoutlet? 😳 shook and horror! I 100% buy the books. (edited) 2y

dabbe Here's where we (surprisingly) differ! #shockandhorrorindeed 😱 I thought you only liked the physical books! 🤩 I prefer the physical book, but I'm cheap enough to read it online if I can read it for free. 😃 That said, before I go to Amazon, I will now go to Bookoutlet, thanks to your rec. 💜🖤🧡 2y

TheLudicReader @dabbe I do only like physical books. BookOutlet is for physical books. Which I buy...too many to ever read. 2y

dabbe @TheLudicReader Let's get physical, physical ... I wanna get physical ... now I'll have that in my head all day! 🤩 2y

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Clwojick

Googled: The End of the World As We Know It | Ken Auletta

Hey my #SpookyGhostClub! I don‘t want to bombard you with too many posts and tags, so if you‘re on the lookout for more events happening this October, bingo boards to play, or Scarathlon posters… check out the link to the Google drive folder where we‘ve been saving everything. Feel free to add to it too, if you see we‘re missing anything! Happy haunting, my lovelies!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-2rx1O1uZZh0nDWS7kH9nDazTkVqkb6D

Clwojick #SpookyGhostClub
@Traci1 @AmandaBlaze @TheSpineView @TheAromaOfBooks @Larkken @DebinHawaii @Addison_Reads @Morr_Books @sarahreadstoomuch @Lizpixie 👻 2y

dabbe Thanks for the idea, too! 🧡🎃🧡 2y

AmandaBlaze Thank you! #Scarathlon is a favorite time of year for me, and I got a little over-excited with all the posts the other day. lol (edited) 2y

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swishandflick

Googled: The End of the World As We Know It | Ken Auletta

Another fun day to be a recruiter at Google! *insert sarcastic look here* - Today started with an ominous note and a last minute meeting added to our calendars, at which time we were informed that there would be a "significant reduction" to the recruiting org globally. We then had to wait a few hours to see if we got an email layoff notification. I did NOT lose my job today, but my motivation is gone and now I'm just looking for an escape hatch ?

TheBookgeekFrau Congratulations?? Condolences?? 😬 I'm hoping you have to good book to lose yourself in after this crappy sounding day 📖💕 2y

ravenlee Good luck in…whatever comes next? I hope something settles in for you. 2y

marleed Oh dang. I‘m so glad you retained your position, but I feel bad you are put through so much stress. 2y

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BarbaraBB So sad. Glad you kept your job but I would start looking for another one I guess, it must me so depressing to work at Google these days 2y

TheSpineView Oh no! So stressful! 2y

JenReadsAlot Ugh how stressful 2y

JamieArc I Hope a great job opportunity opens up for you. 2y

AmyG Yes, very stressful. My daughter also works at a tech company. I got an email a few months ago of “I didn‘t get fired!” 😬😳 2y

Aims42 Yikes! 😳 I hope things settle and you find firm footing again 💗 2y

Dragon So stressful! I hope you find a better job soon 🤞💚🐉 2y

swishandflick Thanks, y'all! If anyone has book recommendations on how to pivot to a completely different career, send them my way 😆 @TheBookgeekFrau @ravenlee @marleed @BarbaraBB @TheSpineView @JenReadsAlot @JamieArc @AmyG @Aims42 @Dragon 2y

Suet624 Oh crap. That‘s so difficult to go through. . 2y

Megabooks Oh Ashley!! I‘m so sorry. Very hard situation to be put in. 💜💜 2y

DivineDiana Not fun! Something better is coming. 🩷 2y

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Centique

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel | Robin Sloan

Book plus latte plus a spot out of the sun when youre finished swimming - Fiji ☀️🏝️☀️

tpixie Lovely 😊 2y

AlaMich Fiji is on my bucket list! 2y

Ruthiella Perfect! 😃 2y

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LeahBergen I can‘t! 😫 2y

TrishB Oh how lovely 😁 2y

CarolynM That looks delightful, but the important question is, is the coffee any good?😆 2y

Centique @AlaMich if you go, and want a quieter resort experience, i recommend coming here to Musket Cove. This is our 4th visit and we‘re too in love with it to try any other resort 😂 2y

Centique @CarolynM the coffee is not great! But i can live with it 😂😂 The only thing i miss about home are my cats and my local barista 💕 2y

AlaMich @Centique @Centique Thanks for the recommendation! I see from the map that NZ is pretty close to Fiji, you lucky duck!! 2y

Cathythoughts Enjoy Paula ! Fiji, I can only imagine in my dreams ♥️ 2y

Centique @AlaMich @Cathythoughts i am lucky 💕but meantime i dream of visiting europe which is about 24 hours of flying 😬😬 Have to pick some closer destinations! 2y

Rissreadswithcats I missed all this! How wonderful, Fiji! 💛 2y

Suet624 I‘m just going to keep dreaming… 2y

Centique @Suet624 🤞😘 2y

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Eggs

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel | Robin Sloan

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Mostly Pick. It lost me a few times in the confusion of the many characters and some of the tech/coding. Amusing, fascinating premise.

#Pantone2023 @Clwojick

Crazeedi Yes it was a bit confusing at times , I read a couple years ago 2y

Vivlio_Gnosi One of my favorite books! 2y

Clwojick Pretty! 2y

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Eggs @Crazeedi agree but still fun 🤩 2y

Eggs @Vivlio_Gnosi yay! 2y

Eggs @Clwojick Thanks 😊 2y

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thestarlesscasea

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel | Robin Sloan

Diving back into this world on a self-care Friday off of work. Maintenance has been hammering aggressively on the other side of my wall. 'Twas overstimulating and dysregulating, so Starbucks it is. 📚 🍵

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