The Storied Life Of A.j. Fikry May 2026

If you are looking for a read that will make you laugh, cry, and want to hug your local bookseller, this modern classic belongs at the top of your reading list. The Plot: A Curmudgeon’s Transformation

Books are the connective tissue of the novel, bridging gaps between isolated people. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

A.J. Fikry is having a terrible year. His wife has died, his bookstore is failing, and his most valuable possession—a rare collection of Edgar Allan Poe poems—has been stolen. He is isolated, cynical, and drinking too much. If you are looking for a read that