Books like Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

Loved Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan? These five are matched on genre, tropes, mood and pace against our curated shelf.

1. The Cat Who Saved Books

   Sosuke Natsukawa

   You asked for books and low stakes — this has both.

2. The Thursday Murder Club

   Richard Osman

   You asked for friendship — this has it.

3. The Rose Code

   Kate Quinn

   You asked for puzzles and friendship — this has both.

4. The Authenticity Project

   Clare Pooley

   You asked for friendship — this has it.

5. Legends & Lattes

   Travis Baldree

   You asked for low stakes — this has it.

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