Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sourdough | 2017 | Robin Sloan | Buy |
| 2 | The Suitcase Clone | 2022 | Robin Sloan | Buy |
Robin Sloan’s standalone novels sit at the intersection of technology and something older. Sourdough (2017) takes its protagonist out of the coding world and into artisan baking, using the sourdough starter as a metaphor for the things in life that require patience and hands-on care. The novel is funny and warm, with a Bay Area setting that captures both the tech culture and the food scene.
The Suitcase Clone (2022) continues Sloan’s interest in stories where the real and the speculative blur together. His standalones share the same readable, conversational style as his series work, and they appeal to readers who enjoy books about curiosity and making things.