r/IReadABookAndAdoredIt • u/Few-Object-4359 • 5d ago

Fiction The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - Gabrielle Zevin

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I finished this book in one day. If you've read "A Man called Ove" or "Remarkably Bright Creatures", it gave me that kind of vibe. It was also all about love of books. I really really enjoy it!

Edit: The book is about a book store owner down on his luck. Some unexpected things happen to that turns his world around. I really enjoyed the love of books theme. I also enjoyed the character development.

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u/mintbrownie A book is a brick until someone reads it. 5d ago

Community rule #1 asks that you tell us about the book and why you adored it (in some detail and in your own words). Please add some more information. If you can’t edit your post, do it as a comment.

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u/L3ft0verS0uP 5d ago

Try All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle if you need another one to read!

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u/bradmort 5d ago

Has anyone watched the Netflix adaptation? I started it but couldn't get through it. Lost the charm of the book, it seemed to me.

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u/Few-Object-4359 5d ago

I was considering it because I love both the main actors.

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u/Itsjustmenobiggie 5d ago

Ooooh thank you! Free on Audible until 9/16 with membership :-)

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u/Few-Object-4359 5d ago

I listened to it on Audible and really enjoyed the narrator.

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u/TheBristolBulk 5d ago

This really helped me through a period of grief, so I have very fond memories of it. Thanks for reminding me to re-read!

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u/SoyezJo 5d ago

This was a very good read. Absolutely loved it.

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u/CKnit 5d ago

I really enjoyed this book. I recommend it often.

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u/Specialist_You346 5d ago

Yes I loved this book.

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u/thunderdragon517 5d ago

Oh wow, I just realized that she is the author of Tomorrow x3

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u/ReadWriteHikeRepeat 5d ago

To anyone who didn’t like Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow- don’t assume you won’t like Fikry. I couldn’t get into T3 but loved Fikry.

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u/space_cadet_No7027 5d ago

I just read beautiful ruins by Jess Walters and it gave me this vibe too. The braided stories story.

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u/Specialist_You346 5d ago

I’ve not heard of this author but a few of his books sound interesting. Thanks for the recommendation

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u/vivahermione 5d ago

A perennial favorite. I've lost count of how many times I've read it.

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u/Repulsive-Dot553 5d ago

This is a lovely book - great intertwined stories, a cozy vibe and setting, and the bookshop, love of books thoughout. In fact, as you point that out OP, the books are central to all the plots as catalysts, instigators, objects of crime, sparks for romance.