The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
by Gabrielle Zevin
(pub 4/14)
A.J. Fikry is the owner of a bookshop on a fictional New England island, a tourist destination in the summer and a lonely small town all the rest of the year. After the sudden death of his young wife, A.J. has successfully kept most people out of his life, but when his new publisher’s rep makes an optimistic attempt at helping his business, the walls start to come tumbling down. His last precious possession is stolen. A child is abandoned in his store. And Island Books takes on a whole new meaning for A.J. and the town.
This is a love letter to the world of books, written by an experienced author with a knack for tying characters together. Each chapter begins with A.J.’s notes on a piece of literature important to him, a hook that becomes more important as the story goes on. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to run a bookstore, or grow up with one, this is one you can’t miss.
Recommended by:
Ginny – Anderson’s Bookshop Naperville
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