But his life changes forever when he finds a two-year-old girl named Maya abandoned in his bookstore aisles. Forced to care for her, A.J. begins to open up to the community he once kept at arm's length. Key Themes
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. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
The story beautifully illustrates that family is not just about blood, but about who shows up for you. But his life changes forever when he finds
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