Sourdough

Name: Sourdough
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925603156
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By Robin Sloan

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Summary

In Sourdough by Robin Sloan, a software engineer in San Francisco named Lois Clary finds her monotonous life disrupted when she receives an unexpected gift: a mysterious sourdough starter. As she delves into the world of baking, the starter propels her on a journey through the surprising intersection of food and technology, leading to transformative friendships and unexpected challenges. This novel blends culinary adventure with a touch of magical realism.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales of transformation mixed with culinary adventure and a dash of magical realism. Set in San Francisco, it follows a robotics engineer who discovers a sourdough culture that changes her life, merging old-world traditions with the cutting-edge world of technology. The story is both whimsical and thought-provoking, perfect for readers fascinated by the intersection of food, culture, and innovation.

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From the author of the much-loved novel Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore comes a follow-up about a life-changing loaf of bread.

Lois Clary, a software engineer at a San Francisco robotics company, codes all day and collapses at night. When her favourite sandwich shop closes up, the owners leave her with the starter for their mouthwatering sourdough bread. Lois becomes the unlikely hero tasked to care for it, bake with it and keep this needy colony of microorganisms alive.

Soon she is baking loaves daily and taking them to the farmer's market, where an exclusive close-knit club runs the show. When Lois discovers another, more secret market, aiming to fuse food and technology, a whole other world opens up. But who are these people, exactly?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sourdough by Robin Sloan has been praised for its blend of humour, magical realism, and engaging storytelling, with quirky characters that make for an enjoyable read. The book intriguingly melds the worlds of technology and food, offering a unique and delightful narrative set against the backdrop of San Francisco's tech industry. Reviewers have noted its charm, intelligence, and the warm, humorous tone that encourages readers to find magic in everyday life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603156

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 356g

Pages: 272

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Robin Sloan

About the Author

Robin Sloan is the author of Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. He splits his time between San Francisco and the internet.

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