The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

The Storied Life of A.J. FikryThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This book is centered on the love of reading, and how there is a book that will relate to every phase of life. I found myself laughing out loud one minute, then had tears in my eyes the next. I really liked most of the characters, especially little Maya, who is wise beyond her years. A.J.is a bit of book snob, but I think every book nerd is in their own way. I love when books talk about books, and this one does that in every chapter. It helps my to-be-read list grow.



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