{"product_id":"9781616203214","title":"The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss Gabrielle Zevin's new novel, \u003ci\u003eYoung Jane Young\u003c\/i\u003e, coming in August 2017. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller, a #1 Indie Next Pick, and a #1 LibraryReads Selection “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\u003ci\u003e The Snow Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e A. J. Fikry, the irascible owner of Island Books, has recently endured some tough years: his wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and his prized possession--a rare edition of Poe poems--has been stolen. Over time, he has given up on people, and even the books in his store, instead of offering solace, are yet another reminder of a world that is changing too rapidly. Until a most unexpected occurrence gives him the chance to make his life over and see things anew.  Gabrielle Zevin’s enchanting novel is a love letter to the world of books--an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love. “Readers who delighted in Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows’s \u003ci\u003eThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,\u003c\/i\u003e Rachel Joyce’s \u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,\u003c\/i\u003e and Jessica Brockmole’s \u003ci\u003eLetters from Skye\u003c\/i\u003e will be equally captivated by this adult novel by a popular YA author about a life of books, redemption, and second chances. Funny, tender, and moving.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review “Wade into summer reading with this sweet yet soulful tale of love, loss, the power of friendship--and books. Like sunshine on a breezy spring day, you won’t want it to end.” —\u003ci\u003eFamily Circle\u003c\/i\u003e “Zevin perfectly captures the joy of connecting people and books . . . Filled with interesting characters, a deep knowledge of bookselling, wonderful critiques of classic titles, and very funny depictions of book clubs and author events, this will prove irresistible to book lovers everywhere.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e “Zevin is a deft writer, clever and witty.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e “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 \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Racing in the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036719825136,"sku":"9781616203214","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781616203214_p0.jpg?v=1763849483","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781616203214","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}