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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: A Novel by Gabrielle Zevin | Conversation Starters

by Gabrielle Zevin

Published: 2014-12-02
Paperback : 288 pages

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Don't miss Gabrielle Zevin's new novel, Young Jane Young, coming in August 2017.

Ã¢??Funny, tender, and moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love.Ã¢?Â*

A. J. FikryÃ¢??s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives ...

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Don't miss Gabrielle Zevin's new novel, Young Jane Young, coming in August 2017.

Ã¢??Funny, tender, and moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love.Ã¢?Â*

A. J. FikryÃ¢??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.

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One of my favorite books we have read as a group!

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This is such a sweet and touching story. I love the development and growth of the characters.

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"Moving"by liz p. (see profile) 01/22/23

A.J. Fikry is a young widower, slowly on his way to becoming a drunk, and he owns a failing bookstore. He owns a rare collection of poems that he hopes one day he will be able to sell to fin... (read more)

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