The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

About this book

The irascible A. J. Fikry owner of Island Books-the only bookstore on Alice Island-has already lost his wife. Now his most prized possession a rare book has been stolen from right under his nose in the most embarrassing of circumstances. The store itself it seems will be next to go.One night upon closing he discovers a toddler in his childrens section with a note from her mother pinned to her Elmo doll: I want Maya to grow up in a place with books and among people who care about such kinds of things. I love her very much but I can no longer take care of her. A search for Mayas mother A. J.s rare book and good childcare advice ensues but it doesnt take long for the locals to notice the transformation of both bookstore and owner something of particular interest to the lovely yet eccentric Knightley Press sales rep Amelia Loman who makes the arduous journey to Alice Island thrice each year to pitch her books to the cranky owner.