If you are looking for a read that will make you laugh, cry, and want to hug your local bookseller, this modern classic belongs at the top of your reading list. The Plot: A Curmudgeon’s Transformation
A.J. Fikry is having a terrible year. His wife has died, his bookstore is failing, and his most valuable possession—a rare collection of Edgar Allan Poe poems—has been stolen. He is isolated, cynical, and drinking too much. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
The story beautifully illustrates that family is not just about blood, but about who shows up for you. If you are looking for a read that
Books are the connective tissue of the novel, bridging gaps between isolated people. his bookstore is failing