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The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Gabrielle Zevin

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.Week 20: Bottom of To Read List

* Week 20: Progress Post
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Apr 29, 2014 Tara Pollard York rated it it was amazing

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May 25, 2014 Sabrina Poole rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 2014

What a beautiful story. At its essence is letting readers understand that taking chances is worth it. Taking chances is how life is shaped. And also that loving others and giving love is all we need to have an important life. So glad I read this book, it was worth the wait.

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Jan 25, 2015 Melyssa rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-read-on-oyster

I thought this was going to be a funny book about a cranky owner of an independent bookstore. It ended up being a sweet, sometimes sad, often funny story about the life of a cranky owner of an independent bookstore. I read it in one afternoon, and I think it will appeal to people who like books about books as long as you buy into the somewhat fairy tale storyline.

Read for PopSugar Reading Challenge: Task 27: book you could finish in one day.

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Aug 16, 2015 Mary rated it it was amazing

I read this book a year ago, and I liked it. I read it a week ago and I loved it. Books say different things to different people at different moments in time.

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Mar 05, 2015 Rebecca Heneghan rated it really liked it

Loved this book about books. Quick easy read but heartwarming and fun too. If you love books you need to read this. I love all of the literary references and how they worked into the story. This is the best quote of the book:

"We read to know we're not alone. We read because we are alone. We read and we are not alone. We are not alone." ...more

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Jun 07, 2014 Diane rated it liked it

Shelves: hfu2014-ba

A.J. Begins to come out of his lethargy after his wife's death when a two year old girl is left at his bookstore. After adopting Maya, she lightens his outlook and he begins to relate to the people around him thru books. A light story, but enjoyable. ...more

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Jun 29, 2015 Beth Caruso rated it it was amazing

I loved this book. Ok, it won't likely become a classic - but it hit home for me again and again. As a book lover - as a fan of great bookstores - it was perfect. Take a vacation and read this gem. ...more

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Feb 14, 2016 Jill Robinson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2016

I love books. And ornery characters. And endings that are not necessarily happy but just perfect for that story. This book has all three. It was wonderful!

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Sep 20, 2022 Tanya rated it really liked it · review of another edition

“We read to know we’re not alone. We read because we are alone. We read and we are not alone. We are not alone.”

Interesting characters make this story a joy. There is a whole
range of emotions you may feel while reading this novel, but hope is especially prominent. I have had this on my TBR for a long time, but it was a recommended monthly book club pick that inspired me to finally pick it up.

“And the longer I do this (bookselling, yes, of course, but also living if that isn’t too awfully sentime ...more

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