Even the books in his store have stopped holding pleasure for him. from his dreary self from Amelia, the lovely and idealistic (if eccentric) Knightley Press sales rep who persists in taking the ferry to Alice Island, refusing to be deterred by A.J.’s bad attitude. Slowly but surely, he is isolating himself from all the people of Alice Island-from Chief Lambiase, the well-intentioned police officer who’s always felt kindly toward him from Ismay, his sister-in-law, who is hell-bent on saving A.J. His wife has died his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. Fikry is an unforgettable tale of transformation and second chances, an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love.Ī. Publisher’s DescriptionĪs surprising as it is moving, The Storied Life of A. Please see Disclosures for more information. That means if you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. 'Readers who delighted in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and Letters from Skye will be equally captivated by this novel.This post may include affiliate links. 'Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.' - The Washington Post 'Readers who delighted in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and Letters from Skye will be equally captivated by this novel.' - Library Journal, starred review '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 'Captures the joy of connecting people and books. 'A fun, page-turning delight.' - Minneapolis Star Tribune

'A reader's paradise of the first order.' - The Buffalo News 'A natural for book groups.' - Richmond Times-Dispatch 'You won't want it to end.' - Family Circle 'Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.'- The Washington Post '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 Child 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. 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. Fikry's life is not at all what he expected it to be. Fikry reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love.' - Library Journal, starred reviewĪ. 'Funny, tender, and moving, The Storied Life of A.

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