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Set on Alice Island of the coast of Rhode Island, this is the story of a widowed bookseller, A J Fikry, who finds a toddler in his store when he returns from a run. She is Maya, and the note from her mother says that Maya is smart, verbal, and should grow up around books. Loved the setting, the unusual characters, the numerous book recommendations (esp. YA), and the belief in love overcoming all obstacles. The ending is sad, but with a funny twist. If you liked Mr. Penumbra's 24 hr. Bookstore, you'll like this. A Prayer for Owen Meany Silas Marner Their Eyes Were Watching God I Capture the Castle The Beauties- Checkov The Doll's HOuse-K. Mansfield A Perfect Day for Bananfish-J.d. Salinger Brownies or Drinking COffee Elsewhere ZZ Packer In the Cemetary Where AL Jolson Is Buried A. Hempel Fat R. Carver Indian Camp e. Hemingway Secret Life of Octavian Nothing Chief's Choice Book Club: Jeffrey Deaver