How do you think Daniel Parrish might have changed if he had lived? Do you think some people never change?ġ0.
When did you become aware that Leon Friedman might be an imposter? What did you make of Leonora Ferris's reasons for hiring him?ĩ. Is it the people or the place that makes the difference?Ĩ. At one point, Maya speculates that perhaps "your whole life is determined by what store you get left in" (page 85). Did you find Ismay's motivations for stealing Tamerlane to be forgivable? How do you think she should pay for her crime? Why do you think Lambiase lets her off?ħ. creating a canon for Maya? How does the book itself function as a kind of canon? If these are A.J.'s favorites, what do they say about A.J. Discuss some of the ways the stories relate to the chapters with which they are paired. The author chooses to begin each chapter with a description of a short story. Do you think Lambiase's reaction is different than it would have been if he hadn't taken up reading?ĥ. How do you think becoming a reader changes him? Consider the scene where he decides not to confront Ismay about the backpack. Lambiase moves from an occasional or nonreader, to a reader, to a bookseller. What do you make of the references to vampires?Ĥ. Perhaps oddly, vampires are a recurring motif in the story: for example, when A.J.'s wife throws the vampire prom and when A.J. Why do you think the author chooses to set the book on an island? How does the island setting reflect A.J.'s character?ģ. How would you compare the act of buying books online to the act of dating online? Is it relevant to the story that Amelia meets her eventual husband in a very analog location, a bookstore?Ģ. At the beginning of the story, Amelia says she is considering quitting online dating.
*Author Website: *Other Books by Same Author: The Hole We're In, Margarettownġ. However, the real topic of conversation here is life and how it doesn't always go as planned. Grab this one for your Book Club there's a lot to discuss.īook Club Talking Points: This is an excellent read for book lovers because it takes place in a bookstore, so you will easily become immersed in the story. It's a quick, but emotional read and one I thoroughly enjoyed. It adds a beautiful element to the story. I loved the author's writing style and how she makes many literary references throughout the book. Yet, with a lovable cast of characters and some surprising plot twists, he does. He's still grieving from the passing of his wife and reluctant to move forward. It's a delightful story where the owner receives an unexpected delivery upsetting his very solitary life. The Storied Life of AJ Fikry drops you in the middle of a quaint little bookstore on a small island near Cape Code. I always find these books fun to read, and I feel proud that I'm a reader. PBR Book Review:There's something warm and fuzzy about reading a book that takes place in a bookstore.
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