the storied life of aj fikry by gabrielle zevin

On top of all that, it is marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.” - The Washington Post She has written an entertaining novel, modest in its scope, engaging and funny without being cloying or sentimental. “Zevin has done something old-fashioned and fairly rare these days. “A wonderful, moving, endearing story of redemption and transformation that will sing in your heart for a very, very long time.” -Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain “Zevin is a deft writer, clever and witty.” - Publishers Weekly 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.” - Booklist “Zevin perfectly captures the joy of connecting people and books. Like sunshine on a breezy spring day, you won’t want it to end.” - Family Circle “Wade into summer reading with this sweet yet soulful tale of love, loss, the power of friendship-and books. Funny, tender, and moving.” - Library Journal, starred review “Readers who delighted in Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows’s The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Rachel Joyce’s The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and Jessica Brockmole’s 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. 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. Until a most unexpected occurrence gives him the chance to make his life over and see things anew.

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.

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. “This 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.” -Eowyn Ivey, author of The Snow ChildĪ. Don't miss Gabrielle Zevin's new novel, Young Jane Young, coming in August 2017.Ī New York Times Bestseller, a #1 Indie Next Pick, and a #1 LibraryReads Selection

The storied life of aj fikry by gabrielle zevin