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The storied life of A. J. Fikry Cover Image CD Audiobook CD Audiobook

The storied life of A. J. Fikry / Gabrielle Zevin.

Zevin, Gabrielle, (author.).

Summary:

The irascible A. J. Fikry, owner of Island Books, has already lost his wife. Now his most prized possession, a rare book, has been stolen from right under his nose. One night upon closing, he discovers a toddler in his children's section with a note from her mother saying she can no longer raise her. It doesn't take long for the locals to notice the transformation of both bookstore and owner, especially to the lovely yet eccentric sales rep, Amelia Loman.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781622313532
  • ISBN: 1622313534
  • ISBN: 9781622313556 (Library edition)
  • ISBN: 1622313550 (Library edition)
  • Physical Description: 6 audio discs (7 hr.) ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Unabridged.
  • Publisher: [Minneapolis, MN] : HighBridge Audio, [2014]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Compact discs.
Participant or Performer Note:
Read by Scott Brick.

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Subject: Booksellers and bookselling > Fiction.
Bookstores > Fiction.
Widowers > Fiction.
Abandoned children > Fiction.
Genre: Romance fiction.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.

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Erlanger Branch ZEVIN G (Text) 33126018942023 Compact Discs Fiction Available -
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  • Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2014 May #2

    A.J. Fikry's life is falling apart. His wife has died, his most valuable possession has been stolen, and his business—Alice Island's only bookstore, Island Books—is failing. Enter Maya, an orphan mysteriously left in his bookstore, who reconnects him to life and love. This book is set in a small community that is lovingly depicted and filled with charmingly quirky characters. Scott Brick's voice will be familiar to all but the most newbie audiobook listeners; he does an excellent job here. VERDICT Prepare to be enchanted by this work; bibliophiles and book industry people will especially love it. ["Funny, tender, and moving, it reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love," read the starred review of the Algonquin hc, LJ 2/1/14. See also "Editors' Spring Picks," LJ 2/15/14, p. 25.]—Kristen L. Smith, Loras Coll. Lib., Dubuque, IA

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