The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: A Novel

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BY THE AUTHOR OF TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING LUCY HALE & KUNNAL NAYAR

"A fun, page-turning delight." --Minneapolis Star-Tribune

"Funny, tender, and moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love." --Library Journal (starred r...show more

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288 pages

Average rating: 7.63

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Anonymous
Mar 23, 2024
10/10 stars
I read this for my book club and I didn't think I was going to enjoy it because it's very different from the kind of book I normally read, but I actually super got into it. My friend described it as a "book about books" which is true - it's pretty much a nerdy little book full of references to other books as well as about the life of a bookseller and the love of books. As someone who loves books, this book really resonated with me. It felt really...read more
margardenlady
Dec 27, 2023
10/10 stars
Charming. Every single word is in the right place. I loved this testament to the power of words and by association, the power of books to convey so much human emotion. The répartée between A.J. and Amelia was witty and fun. The hapless efforts of A.J. as an accidental parent were delightful.
BlsdMum
Nov 01, 2023
10/10 stars
Initially, I began to read as it was our m monthly book club selection... Thought it would be if a classical nature. It surprised me for sure!!

The reader placed you in the story. It has love, deceit, happiness, sadness, infidelity, death and so much more.

"In the end, we are collected works." This is so true!!

It truly enlightens how children can change so much about a person.

At the end of the day, it's all about why we read, love and the i...read more
Tia Maria
Oct 21, 2023
7/10 stars
A decent palate cleanser; easy read. Some strokes are applied rather hastily. The main characters are likeable, though, and the setting is somewhere you would want to visit. I'm most excited and the reading recommendations that I came away with.
melbeesue
Oct 16, 2023
8/10 stars
This is an honest, real story, highlighting our need for connection to other bipeds whether we like it or not. We need each other...desperately. The main character (A.J.) is hopelessly flawed with curmudgeon-like qualities. He is seemingly unlovable, even unlikable. He is rude, selfish and reclusive. He is an anti-hero warning you to keep your distance.

And yet despite his attempts to frighten you off, you discover that you love him from start to...read more

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