The storied life of A.J. Fikry : a novel / Gabrielle Zevin.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781616203214 (hbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1616203218 (hbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9781616204518 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 260 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2014.
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Subject: | Booksellers and bookselling > Fiction. Bookstores > Fiction. Widowers > Fiction. Abandoned children > Fiction. |
Genre: | Psychological fiction. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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Covington Branch | ZEVIN G (Text) | 33126020818757 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | ZEVIN G (Text) | 33126024409306 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Independence Branch | ZEVIN G (Text) | 33126020818740 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
When his most prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, is stolen, bookstore owner A. J. Fikry begins isolating himself from his friends, family and associates before receiving a mysterious package that compels him to remake his life. 75,000 first printing. - Baker & Taylor
When his most prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, is stolen, bookstore owner A.J. Fikry begins isolating himself from his friends, family, and associates before receiving a mysterious package that compels him to remake his life. - Workman Press.
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A New York Times Bestseller, a #1 Indie Next Pick, and a #1 LibraryReads Selection
âThis 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.â âEowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child
A. J. 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. 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. Until a most unexpected occurrence gives him the chance to make his life over and see things anew.Â
Gabrielle Zevinâs enchanting novel is a love letter to the world of books--an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love.
âReaders who delighted in Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrowsâs The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Rachel Joyceâs The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and Jessica Brockmoleâs 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. Funny, tender, and moving.â âLibrary Journal, starred review
âWade into summer reading with this sweet yet soulful tale of love, loss, the power of friendship--and books. Like sunshine on a breezy spring day, you wonât want it to end.â âFamily Circle
âZevin perfectly captures the joy of connecting people and books . . . 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.â âBooklist
âZevin is a deft writer, clever and witty.â âPublishers Weekly
âA wonderful, moving, endearing story of redemption and transformation that will sing in your heart for a very, very long time.â âGarth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain