tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post5428843807696106483..comments2024-03-28T03:17:34.514-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Mini-Review: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-3943085613817935552014-11-23T14:09:14.239-05:002014-11-23T14:09:14.239-05:00This sounds lovely! I haven't read a Zevin nov...This sounds lovely! I haven't read a Zevin novel yet, but all of her novels seems to be interesting. This one sounds simplistic. Great review!Sassy Sarah Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475655781282809602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-59899286382369099922014-11-14T13:01:36.038-05:002014-11-14T13:01:36.038-05:00It's interesting to have so many things mixed ...It's interesting to have so many things mixed in one story. It's the first time I hear about it but you intrigued me. Many little things in it to discover! thanks for the review!Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-64807267497229337072014-11-14T12:30:26.020-05:002014-11-14T12:30:26.020-05:00I haven't been to visit you in forever! I apol...I haven't been to visit you in forever! I apologize for that. I can barely write reviews, let alone visit others. UGH. I need to get back on track. I just finished The Mime Order and cannot wait to discuss it whenever you get a chance to read. <br /><br />Anyway, I agree with everything you said in this review. I love the way you can write a short review that perfectly captures a book. That is a skill indeed. I especially love the way you talk about the magical realism feel to the story, which I didn't think about, but so true. This story was so sweet but it also made me ache as well. I loved getting to know A.J. and the people and stories that made his life full. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-86099567050445091732014-11-13T15:37:35.291-05:002014-11-13T15:37:35.291-05:00I haven't heard of this one but the title itse...I haven't heard of this one but the title itself is appealing. Books that you devour during rainy days are the best kind. Great review, Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-4700071463278673202014-11-13T10:17:41.343-05:002014-11-13T10:17:41.343-05:00This is definitely not my typical read Keertana, b...This is definitely not my typical read Keertana, but sometimes I need to be pushed outside my comfort zone, and with this book I don't think I'd be disappointed! Lovely, lovely review!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-10279461560248869892014-11-12T21:37:07.481-05:002014-11-12T21:37:07.481-05:00I love the sound of this! I'm an absolute suck...I love the sound of this! I'm an absolute sucker for stories set in and around bookshops, and I'm thrilled there is a magical realism feel to the prose too. Lovely review Keertana!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-18244199092003871382014-11-12T18:10:07.450-05:002014-11-12T18:10:07.450-05:00Keertana this book sounds like all kind of awesome...Keertana this book sounds like all kind of awesome, I'm all for books that you can snuggle up with on a rainy day. I think to experience Zevin's gorgeous writing soon! Lovely review!Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-22511047289766507992014-11-12T16:43:45.942-05:002014-11-12T16:43:45.942-05:00Oh this one really calls to me. I haven't hear...Oh this one really calls to me. I haven't heard of it so thanks for putting it on my radar. <i>..."extraordinary in their ordinariness</i>. Love that! :DMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-12359860242510569272014-11-12T16:26:34.963-05:002014-11-12T16:26:34.963-05:00Sounds lovely! I've heard of this one and I wa...Sounds lovely! I've heard of this one and I was curious; I think I need to check it out. Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-46026048450529671002014-11-12T14:24:29.894-05:002014-11-12T14:24:29.894-05:00This sounds like dreamy read. Love your review.This sounds like dreamy read. Love your review.Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750441600543024341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-90090472938622763562014-11-12T12:48:05.884-05:002014-11-12T12:48:05.884-05:00I don't think I've even seen this before n...I don't think I've even seen this before now, but it sounds absolutely wonderful! Magical realism of this type, even if it isn't strictly magical realism, a small island, such a wonderful way of building the story and bringing it to a conclusion... I have no choice but to read this asap.<br />Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-44928981706593729002014-11-11T21:51:00.629-05:002014-11-11T21:51:00.629-05:00I totally agree! I thought it was a really well do...I totally agree! I thought it was a really well done book and could def see why people love it so much.elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-84982111075496147502014-11-11T19:29:56.636-05:002014-11-11T19:29:56.636-05:00Sometimes the reasons why it worked for you are le...Sometimes the reasons why it worked for you are less important than the fact that it worked, you know? Definitely going to give this a try - it sounds so engaging and clever! :D Beautiful review Keertana. :)<br /><br />~ Zoe @ <a href="http://www.zoereads.org" rel="nofollow">The Infinite To-Read Shelf</a>Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-7469320705413480062014-11-11T15:59:09.308-05:002014-11-11T15:59:09.308-05:00I could totally see myself reading thisI could totally see myself reading thisBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-22302242990842500912014-11-11T15:26:36.210-05:002014-11-11T15:26:36.210-05:00I love that this just worked for you. It is hard t...I love that this just worked for you. It is hard to describe these reads sometimes but I completely understand what you mean about it. <br />I want to add this to my TBR pile now as well. :) <br />Great review!Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65794181503317267742014-11-11T14:48:03.317-05:002014-11-11T14:48:03.317-05:00This was such a surprise for me when I read it las...This was such a surprise for me when I read it last spring. I loved AJ's honesty, and how everything he does is done in a very concise, calculating manner. I also loved Maya. She was such a delight! Glad you loved this one, Keertana!Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-14715042651565969892014-11-11T13:50:45.675-05:002014-11-11T13:50:45.675-05:00I'm so glad to see that you liked this one, Ke...I'm so glad to see that you liked this one, Keertana! I have been watching this book for a while now, just waiting for the perfect time to give it a try. Within a couple of days both you and Carrie (@onebookishmom) have both spoken positively about it, which makes me really excited. I love the cover and I love the description. I also love this author. I think perhaps I should pick it up sooner rather than later. Thanks for this little mini review! It was perfect. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.com