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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

byGabrielle Zevin, Scott Brick

Genres: Fiction Life-Rediscovery Journeys Everyday Heroism

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy heartfelt stories about books, love, and personal transformation.

Topics WidowerhoodGriefRedemptionCommunitySecond chancesLoveLossTransformationForgivenessLiteratureLoss and GriefFriendship

MoodHopeful, Light-hearted

HumorOccasional Humor

RomanceMajor Subplot

Don't miss Gabrielle Zevin's new novel, Young Jane Young, coming in August 2017. 'Funny, tender, and moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love.' A. J. Fikry's life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over¿and see everything anew. 'This novel has humor, romance, a touch of suspense, but most of all love¿love of books and bookish people and, really, all of humanity in its imperfect glory.' ¿Eowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child 'Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.' ¿The Washington Post 'You won't want it to...

Language

Published on

01/01/2014

Pages

290

Format

Kindle Edition

ISBN

9781616203948

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