Soulful Musings

As the title suggests, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry  is a book deeply rooted in books themselves. The novel revolves around A.J. Fikry , the owner of a small bookstore on Alice Island. His life unfolds through constant references to various books and authors—this interweaving of literature with his personal journey forms the heart of the story. Gabrielle Zevin does a commendable job of connecting these literary references to the different phases of A.J. Fikry’s life, making