The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

What a charming, touching novel! It came into my life as a surprise, and it was just what I needed.

A.J. Fikrey is the kind of character to whom I immediately feel a kinship. He is a “book person,” which is my favorite kind of person. Most of what he believes and says resonates with me. In my favorite line of the book, Fikrey thinks, “They had only ever discussed books but what, in this life, is more personal than books?” My sentiment exactly!

Fikrey begins this novel as a cranky widower who seems not to have much hope that his life will ever hold any happiness for him again. Then, he finds a unexpected gift in his bookstore that changes his outlook and his life for the better. Fikrey gains a reason to go on and live again. His journey from this point on is enthralling and uplifting. I couldn't put the book down.

This book has claimed a place on my bookshelf among my favorites. I cannot wait to read it again in the future!