First published 2015
When his most prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, is stolen, reclusive bookstore owner A.J. Fikry begins isolating himself. But a mysterious package left at his shop gives him a new chance to remake his life. Amelia, a persistent sales rep, sees the change in A.J. and his bookshop, and the two form an unlikely friendship. As A.J. reconnects with his community, he discovers the wisdom that's always been there in the books he loves.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, contemporary-romance, books-about-books, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
288 pages · Paperback · Algonquin Books