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A.J. Fikry's quiet life in Alice Island unravels after his wife dies, his bookstore falters, and his cherished collection of rare Poe poems is stolen. Socially isolated, he rejects the city's bustle, even ignoring Amelia, a determined sales representative from the Knightley Press. A mysterious package arrives at his shop, granting A.J. a fresh outlook on everything around him. Gradually, the townspeople notice his transformation, Amelia sees beyond his gruff exterior, and the knowledge embedded in the books he loves becomes the very lifeblood of his renewed existence.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Gabrielle Zevin
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