{"product_id":"9780349146362","title":"The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry","description":"Author: Gabrielle Zevin\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780349146362\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Oct 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 320 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBY THE AUTHOR OF THE \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER \u003ci\u003eTOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both' \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA.J. Fikry, the grumpy owner of Island Books, is going through a hard time: his bookshop is failing, he has lost his beloved wife, and his prized possession - a rare first edition book 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut one day A.J. finds two-year-old Maya sitting on the bookshop floor, with a note attached to her asking the owner to look after her. His life - and Maya's - is changed forever.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGabrielle Zevin's enchanting novel is a love letter to the world of books - an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders say:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A lovely uplifting book' five star reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Devoured in a day. So much heart and control. Love it' five star reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'the writing style and characters made this novel a firm five stars' five star reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book has become my absolute favourite and not just best of the year but ever. I had to make a new shelf for it on GoodReads. I was completely blown away by it' five star reader review\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46482609864862,"sku":"ADS-9780349146362","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780349146362.jpg?v=1770350920","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780349146362","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}