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CC Book Club discussed The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry in June 2014.

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - June CC Book Club Selection

<p>Our June CC Book Club selection is The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. This new release (April 2014) is the story of a gruff and cynical bookstore owner whose life is changed by an unexpected event. Per NPR, “At its heart, Gabrielle Zevin’s new novel is a love letter to the joys of reading. Each chapter starts with the title of a book or short story, essentially introducing characters by what they read.”</p> <p>“Zevin has done something old-fashioned and fairly rare these days. She has written an entertaining novel, modest in its scope, engaging and funny without being cloying or sentimental. On top of all that, it is marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.” —The Washington Post</p> <p>“In this sweet, uplifting homage to bookstores, 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…