The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
Author: Gabrielle Zevin
As surprising as it is moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is an unforgettable tale of transformation and second chances, an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love.We are not quite novels.We are not quite short stories.In the end, we are collected works.A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died; his bookstore is exp….Read More
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