The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

A.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 the books in his store, which serve as reminders of a rapidly changing world. However, one day, A.J. finds two-year-old Maya sitting on the bookshop floor, with a note asking him to look after her. This encounter changes their lives forever. Gabrielle Zevin's enchanting novel serves as a love letter to the world of books and an affirmation of why we read and love them.