The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

PG-13 2022 · 105 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

This comical love story follows the story of A.J. Fikry, whose life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history and now his prized possession, a rare edition of Poe poems, has been stolen. He’s given up on people and even the books in his store offer another reminder that the world is changing too rapidly. But when a mysterious package arrives at the store, it gives Fikry the chance to make his life over and see things anew.

Directed by Hans Canosa · Written by Gabrielle Zevin

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