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The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

By: Gabrielle Zevin
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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BY THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW

A.J. Fikry, the grumpy owner of Island Books, is going through a hard time: his bookshop is failing, he has lost his beloved wife, and his prized possession - a rare first edition book 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.

But one day A.J. finds two-year-old Maya sitting on the bookshop floor, with a note attached to her asking the owner to look after her. His life - and Maya's - is changed forever.

Gabrielle Zevin's enchanting novel is a love letter to the world of books - an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love.

©2014 Gabrielle Zevin (P)2023 Little Brown Book Group Limited Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Feel-Good

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'Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.' Washington Post

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I refrain from talking about the storyline when I write a review. I only usually mention how I feel or how the book made me feel....

Anyway I took a chance and purchased it when I read the summarry. And I am so glad that I did because the author took me on a roller coaster of emotions throughout thr story. It is good to feel human every now and then I guess.

I also think Scott Brick was perfect choice for this book.

What a great adventure

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The narration was incomprehensible. I couldn’t listen to beyond chapter 2.a shame, really. Maybe I should try to read it.

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