Name: The Storied Life of a. J. Fikry (Movie Tie-In): A Novel
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Author: Zevin, Gabrielle
ISBN: 9781643753614

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The Storied Life of a. J. Fikry (Movie Tie-In): A Novel

Type

Physical Book

Author

Gabrielle Zevin

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Language

English

Pages

288

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.8 x 13.7 x 2.0 cm

Weight

0.22 kg.

ISBN13

9781643753614

Synopsis "The Storied Life of a. J. Fikry (Movie Tie-In): A Novel "

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE A New York Times Bestseller "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 review A. J. Fikry's life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over--and see everything anew. "This novel has humor, romance, a touch of suspense, but most of all love--love of books and bookish people and, really, all of humanity in its imperfect glory." --Eowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child "Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both."--The Washington Post "You won't want it to end." --Family Circle "A natural for book groups." --Richmond Times-Dispatch "A reader's paradise of the first order." --The Buffalo News "A fun, page-turning delight." --Minneapolis Star Tribune "Captures the joy of connecting people and books . . . Irresistible." --Booklist "A wonderful, moving, endearing story of redemption and transformation that will sing in your heart for a very, very long time." --Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain "Readers who delighted in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and Letters from Skye will be equally captivated by this novel." --Library Journal, starred review

Gabrielle Zevin

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Born in New York in 1977, Gabrielle Zevin has established herself as one of the most versatile and original voices in contemporary literature. A Harvard University graduate with studies in English and American Literature, she has cultivated a career that smoothly transitions between adult fiction and young adult literature, demonstrating an unusual ability to move and connect with readers of all ages. Her most celebrated work, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry (2014), was an editorial phenomenon: it remained for more than 28 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, was translated into 35 languages, and was adapted into a movie in 2022 as A. J. Fikry's Little Bookshop. This tribute to books and bookstores earned her the Southern California Independent Booksellers Award and a nomination for the Medici Book Club Prize, securing her place in the international literary scene.

However, Zevin's talent is not limited to adult fiction. Since her beginnings as a film screenwriter, she has developed a close, emotional, and sharp narrative, which is also reflected in her young adult literature. Her novel Elsewhere (2005), a poetic reflection on life after death, was recognized by Publishers Weekly as one of the best books of the year. Later, Young Jane Young (2017) was applauded for its critical and feminist view on politics and public morals. Her most recent title, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (2022), which explores the world of video games and the complexity of friendship, became her biggest success to date, winning the Goodreads Choice Award and reaching a new global audience. Zevin, whose work has been translated into more than 40 languages, lives in Los Angeles with her partner, composer Hans Van de Burg, and continues to expand her literary universe with each new publication.

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