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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

by Gabrielle Zevin
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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

Bookstore owner finds life's unexpected renewal.

If you've ever felt lost or at a crossroads, "The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry" could speak to you on a personal level. It's a warm and witty tale that weaves the magic of books with the transformative power of second chances, showing how life can surprise us when we're ready to open the next chapter. It's a comforting read that might just reignite your love for literature and hope in new beginnings.

  • 本屋大賞 for Translated Fiction (2016)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2014)
  • Southern California Independent Booksellers Award for Fiction (2014)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

by Gabrielle Zevin
Compare to estimated retail price: S$26.22  

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ISBN: 9781616204518
Authors: Gabrielle Zevin
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Date of Publication: 2014-12-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Romance, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Contemporary Romance, Literary Criticism
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 345094 readers)

Description

A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over--and see everything anew.
 

Bookstore owner finds life's unexpected renewal.

If you've ever felt lost or at a crossroads, "The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry" could speak to you on a personal level. It's a warm and witty tale that weaves the magic of books with the transformative power of second chances, showing how life can surprise us when we're ready to open the next chapter. It's a comforting read that might just reignite your love for literature and hope in new beginnings.

  • 本屋大賞 for Translated Fiction (2016)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2014)
  • Southern California Independent Booksellers Award for Fiction (2014)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.