The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, by Gabrielle Zevin, 260 pagesThis is one of those books that I recommend reading if you work in a library/around books/in a bookstore. You'll like some of the references and inside jokes. A.J. Fikry is recently widowed, probably an alcoholic, and having a hard time running his independent bookstore in New England. He comes home one night to find a baby has been left in his store, his retirement plan has been stolen, and his life changes overnight. It has all of the markers of a typical "Hallmark" story- there's a quirky shop owner, a blooming romance, and reading has the power to change lives. Despite that, though, I thought it managed to steer clear of sappy territory, and provide bits and pieces of poignancy, humor, and literary discussion. It would make a good book for discussion groups.
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