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Literary Fiction · WarmA bookseller’s life changes when a package arrives
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
See it on Amazon2014Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
A. J. Fikry, the owner of a bookstore on an island, finds a child left in his shop. Zevin’s 2014 novel is a warm story about love and reading.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Books · Bookshop · Love
Screen adaptation
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (2022)
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About the author
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