The Storied Life of A. J. Vikrey / Gabrielle Zevin / 260 p.

"Sometimes books don't find us until the right time." A.J. Fikry -- One of several lovely quotes in this sweet (mostly) novel about love, loss, hope and human connection. It is set in a bookstore so, not surprisingly, books and reading are integral to the story.  A. J. is still mourning the loss of his wife when the theft of an expensive book causes him even more upset.  But it is offset by an "addition" that brings A. J. back to living a full life.  It contains several plot elements that will be familiar to those who have read Silas Marner--but don't be put off by that. This books is much more enjoyable. It is one of those rare books that I carved out extra time to read and had it done in two days.