Funny, tender, and moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry ''reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love.''* A. J. Fikrys life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over--and see everything anew. ''This novel has humor, romance, a touch of suspense, but most of all love--love of books and bookish people and, really, all of humanity in its imperfect glory.'' --Eowyn Ivey, author of ''The Snow Child'' ''Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.'' --''The Washington Post'' ''You wont want it to end.'' --''Family Circle