The Storied Life of a. J. Fikry By

A.J. Fikry runs Island Books and is having a hard time. His bookshop is failing, his wife has died, and his most prized possession, a rare first edition, has been stolen. He has given up on people, and even the books no longer comfort him. Then he finds two-year-old Maya sitting on the shop floor with a note asking the owner to look after her. Her arrival changes both their lives. The novel is about loss, second chances and why people love to read.

Why You Should Read?

• Meet A.J. Fikry, a grumpy bookseller who has given up on people and must start again.
• Follow the bond that grows between A.J. and Maya, the child left in his shop.
• Explore a story about grief, change and finding hope again after a hard time.
• Enjoy a novel that celebrates the world of books and the reasons we read and love.

About the Author

Gabrielle Zevin is an American author and screenwriter, born on October 24, 1977.