The movie version of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin was filmed on Cape Cod this past summer. Not surprising since the setting is the fictional Alice Island off the coast of Massachusetts. I heard that scenes were shot at Parnassus Books on Route 6A in Yarmouth and other locales. I was looking forward to reading it during our Christmas break in the Florida Keys, but Covid had other ideas and grounded us on Cape Cod. I’m glad I had this book to keep me company during my isolation period.
Although hokey and overly cutesy in spots, it was an enjoyable and quick read. Can’t wait to see what the guy from the Big Bang Theory does with the cantankerous bookstore owner main character! Added bonus: I discovered the movie version of another book by the author and watched it on Prime Video. Conversations With Other Women stars Helena Bonham Carter and also entertained me during my dreary but relaxing winter break week!
