“When we talk about novels, we don't often talk about imagination. Why not? Does it seem too first grade? In reviews, you read about limpid prose, about the faithful reproduction of consciousness, about moral heft, but rarely about the power of pure, unadulterated imagination.”

American author

Robin Sloan is an American author. He came to wider attention with his debut novel, Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, published in 2012. Sloan is known for fiction that blends contemporary life with ideas about books, technology, and curiosity. His work has reached a broad readership, and his name is often associated with inventive, warmly observant storytelling.