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Why did it take me eight years to read this book?
I would like to begin by quoting the author's words to describe her own work...
In the novel, Gabrielle mentions a fictional made-up memoir called "The Late Bloomer" Which she describes as "Every word is the right one and exactly where it should be. That's basically the highest compliment I can give."
This sentiment accurately reflects my own feelings about "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry." It is a beautifully written work that every word perfectly ...more
I would like to begin by quoting the author's words to describe her own work...
In the novel, Gabrielle mentions a fictional made-up memoir called "The Late Bloomer" Which she describes as "Every word is the right one and exactly where it should be. That's basically the highest compliment I can give."
This sentiment accurately reflects my own feelings about "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry." It is a beautifully written work that every word perfectly ...more
I'm surprised this book doesn't have higher ratings on here. The characters have connections to books. Such a charming book!
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I read this for the 2018 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge prompt: a book that involves a bookstore or library. The prompt was proving difficult for me because I have learned that I dislike books about libraries or other books generally. I’m not really sure why. I wanted to read 0 of the books recommended to me for this prompt until my friend recommended this one.
I figured I’d try it out, expecting a clunky literary tale with titles strewn about the pages and bookworms being boring or classic literatur ...more
I figured I’d try it out, expecting a clunky literary tale with titles strewn about the pages and bookworms being boring or classic literatur ...more
Oh, I loved this one! I didn't want it to end; I fell in love with the characters and with the story itself. I listened to this on audio, and wished I had read it in book form, because I wanted to savor each word.
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One good thing about my weather detour- I got to finish my audiobook! I loved this book and feel like the format of Audiobook fit it very well. Loved the narrator and loved the story.
An older gentleman owns a bookstore on a north eastern island and a series of events leads him to change his old curmudgeon ways and open his like up to new possibilities. Cliche yes, endearing of course. So that basic story line wasn't anything too fascinating, but it's told through the bookstore, through book quo ...more
An older gentleman owns a bookstore on a north eastern island and a series of events leads him to change his old curmudgeon ways and open his like up to new possibilities. Cliche yes, endearing of course. So that basic story line wasn't anything too fascinating, but it's told through the bookstore, through book quo ...more
He lives on an island and owns a book store. I knew I would like it for that reason alone. Not really believable but still enjoyable.
I am rereading this wonderful book for my book club.
This was a wonderful book. I love that it was about people who read.
This book shows how people and things come into your life to either teach you or make your life richer.
This was a wonderful book. I love that it was about people who read.
This book shows how people and things come into your life to either teach you or make your life richer.
Nov 08, 2014
Narya
marked it as to-read
Nov 13, 2014
Tina
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Nov 15, 2014
amber
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Dec 06, 2014
Jen
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Jan 08, 2015
Janie Foster
is currently reading it
Jul 26, 2015
sam
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it was amazing
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Jan 18, 2017
Renee
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Megan
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