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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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* Week 20: Introduction
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Nov 17, 2014 Brittany rated it liked it

Shelves: page-turners-book-club

This was a light read. There were things about the book I really liked and others that were just a little too corny for me. I loved the little girl in the story and how her character developed throughout the story. I believe I would have liked it a little more if it ended differently. I did, however, enjoy the books/short stories that he mentions throughout the novel.

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Jul 15, 2015 Loralee rated it really liked it

This book was an unexpected, charming read.
I love books and libraries; therefore, I was right at home in this short story.

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Nov 15, 2014 Melissa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: lakewood-book-club-books

This is a story about...
Hope
Determination
Luck
Fate
Friendships
Family
and above all Books....

I had never heard of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry before it was picked as for January Book Club and I am glad I read it. The characters give us hope that even when life is on a downward spiral, someone or something will come along to pick us up and help us start believing again. The Storied Life was well written and kept me engaged. I loved the storyline, the characters, and how books were the center that ...more

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Dec 03, 2014 Christine rated it it was amazing

I loved this book, I have been putting off reading the end because I didn't want it end. I loved the characters, especially A.J. Fikry, he's a snarly book store owner in Alice, the only book store in the town. I love him because he's so snarly, but he loves and loves deep. The writing was good, the ending was good and sad all in one, but I loved this book. ...more

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