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This is an enjoyable story with quirky but lovable characters who live on an island. It centres around A.J. Fikry, a somewhat jaded bookstore owner wth discerning tastes in books. A surprising discovery in his store turns his life around. I loved that many familiar books are mentioned and how they tie into the story. The writing is refreshing with clever lines, some quite amusing, others poignant. Some of my favourites:
"Despite the fact that he loves books and owns a bookstore, A. J. does not particularly care for writers."
"The most annoying thing about it is that once a person gives a shit about one thing, he finds he has to start giving a shit about everything."
"You know everything you need to know about a person from the answer to the question: What is your favourite book?"
Anyone who loves books, bookstores and interesting characters will enjoy this…
“Funny, tender, and moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love.” —Library Journal (starred review)
A. J. Fikry’s 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…
It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.
The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…
A superbly written story blending fact and fiction, about how an obsession with a piece of music can damage an already disturbed mind. The descriptions of the location, the weather, the music, and the descent into madness are so well written that they stick with the reader long after the book is closed. I enjoyed learning about Schubert and his music, as well as following the protagonist. The dual timelines are cleverly separated by third and first-person narration. All in all, an excellent read!
Winter Journeys is a story about the power of music and imagination.In 1827, a year before his death, composer Franz Schubert wrote twenty-four songs that trace the physical and mental trajectory of a man who has parted from the young woman for whom he had romantic feelings. Wandering the winter countryside, he passes from sorrow to disillusion, anger, confusion, irony, loneliness, and a final surrender—to madness?In 1987, Ilona Miller’s final year at university, she is enchanted by a recorded voice singing those twenty-four songs. A misfit who has struggled to please and succeed, she becomes an explorer of uncontrolled emotions.…
