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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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Invested in the characters and loved the depth and nuance to the storyline. Cannot recommend enough!

The best book ever!

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This is a heart-warming, wholesome story, easy to listen to, with rich, wholesome characters, beautifully narrated.

Heart-warming and beautiful

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Such a talented writer. The story drew me in with the wonderful characters full of emotion and depth. This a real story, creating a real place, with real people. Enjoy.

A story and people and books

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I loved this story and am sad its over. The narrator was easy to listen to and the story was great. Definitely a must.

loved this story

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Enjoyable and life affirming - thoroughly warming story and allowed me to reflect a lot on my own life

Lovely story

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What a beautiful love to story. A love of books, found family and all the small moments in between. It’s an interesting, emotional read!

Beautifully written

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I wasn’t sure how I felt about this book at first but I enjoyed the slow but steady pace of the storyline and the development of the characters. I was moved by ending and am sad now it’s finished. This is always the sign of an enjoyable book.

Surprisingly moving

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I wasn’t sure that I would like this book, but with such good reviews I had to give it a listen. It is an uplifting story and one that touched my heart. Truly beautiful!

A Beautiful Book

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Love the gentleness of this story and its nuanced characters. Performance as good too but Zevin, once again, explores all forms of love in her magnificent manner.

Moving story and just perfect!

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Reading about books, for book lovers is a heartwarming thing. I wish I had this store in my neighbourhood

A cozy read

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