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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: A Novel
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: A Novel
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Don't miss Gabrielle Zevin's new novel, Young Jane Young, coming in August 2017.
A New York Times Bestseller, a #1 Indie Next Pick, and a #1 LibraryReads Selection
βThis 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.β βEowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child
A. J. Fikry, the irascible owner of Island Books, has recently endured some tough years: his wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and his prized possession--a rare edition of Poe poems--has been stolen. Over time, he has given up on people, and even the books in his store instead of offer...
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Don't miss Gabrielle Zevin's new novel, Young Jane Young, coming in August 2017.
A New York Times Bestseller, a #1 Indie Next Pick, and a #1 LibraryReads Selection
βThis 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.β βEowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child
A. J. Fikry, the irascible owner of Island Books, has recently endured some tough years: his wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and his prized possession--a rare edition of Poe poems--has been stolen. Over time, he has given up on people, and even the books in his store, instead of offering solace, are yet another reminder of a world that is changing too rapidly. Until a most unexpected occurrence gives him the chance to make his life over and see things anew.
Gabrielle Zevinβs enchanting novel is a love letter to the world of books--an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love.
βReaders who delighted in Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrowsβs The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Rachel Joyceβs The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and Jessica Brockmoleβs Letters from Skye will be equally captivated by this adult novel by a popular YA author about a life of books, redemption, and second chances. Funny, tender, and moving.β βLibrary Journal, starred review
βWade into summer reading with this sweet yet soulful tale of love, loss, the power of friendship--and books. Like sunshine on a breezy spring day, you wonβt want it to end.β βFamily Circle
βZevin perfectly captures the joy of connecting people and books . . . Filled with interesting characters, a deep knowledge of bookselling, wonderful critiques of classic titles, and very funny depictions of book clubs and author events, this will prove irresistible to book lovers everywhere.β βBooklist
βZevin is a deft writer, clever and witty.β βPublishers Weekly
βA wonderful, moving, endearing story of redemption and transformation that will sing in your heart for a very, very long time.β βGarth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, ISBN13: 9781616203214 ISBN10: 1616203218 Material Type: hardcover
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ISBN10: 1616203218
ISBN13: 9781616203214
Publisher: Zevin, Gabrielle
Print Length: 272
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