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The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow 4/11/23
By Gabrielle Zevin
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The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin is a heartwarming tale about a curmudgeonly bookstore owner whose life is transformed by unexpected relationships and the power of books. After experiencing loss and tough times, A.J. Fikry's world begins to change when a mysterious package arrives at his store, sparking a journey of rediscovery, hope, and connection. Through encounters with an eclectic cast of characters, the story explores themes of love, second chances, and the importance of community.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate heart-warming stories about second chances and the transformative power of books. It combines humour and poignancy with a delightful cast of characters in a small-town setting. Perfect for readers who enjoy narratives that highlight the joys and sorrows of life through the lens of unexpected human connections.

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BY THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW 'Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both' Washington Post

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, by Gabrielle Zevin, introduces us to A.J. Fikry, the grumpy owner of Island Books. He 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.

Readers say:

'A lovely uplifting book' five star reader review

'Devoured in a day. So much heart and control. Love it' five star reader review

'The writing style and characters made this novel a firm five stars' five star reader review

'This book has become my absolute favourite and not just best of the year but ever. I had to make a new shelf for it on GoodReads. I was completely blown away by it' five star reader review

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Gabrielle Zevin has crafted an engaging and humorous novel that remains optimistic about the future of books and bookstores. It is filled with love for a life revolving around books and offers a delightful, humorous, and uplifting homage to bookshops. Critics praise its ability to connect with readers through its captivating story about redemption, transformation, and the joy of books, with many noting the novel's wit and charm as it celebrates literature and book-loving people.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349146362

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

GABRIELLE ZEVIN's internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed books include the novel The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and the prizewinning children's book, Elsewhere. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is being developed into a feature film by Temple Hill and Paramount Studios, and production for the movie version of A.J. Fikry, for which Zevin wrote the adaptation, has recently finished. Zevin was born in New York and is the daughter of a Korean mother and a Jewish-American father, who both spent their careers working in computers. Zevin is a screenwriter, an occasional critic and a graduate of Harvard University. She currently splits her time between Los Angeles and Stardew Valley.

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