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The Island Bookshop Author: Gabriella Zevin [USA] The most popular book of 2015 No.1
The Island Bookshop Author: Gabriella Zevin [USA] The most popular book of 2015 No.1
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Introduction · · · · · ·
In everyone's life, there is the most difficult year, which makes life beautiful and broad.
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A. J. Fikri, a middle-aged man, runs a bookstore on an isolated island.
Fate had never been kind to him, his beloved wife passed away, the bookstore was in crisis, and even his only valuable treasure was stolen. His life was at a standstill, and his heart became a deserted island.
At this moment, a mysterious bag appeared in the bookstore, unexpectedly saving A. J. from loneliness and despair, and became a link between him and his sister-in-law Ismay, Sheriff Lambias, and Amelia, a female salesperson at the publishing house, bringing a turning point in his life.
No one is an island, every book is a world.
The lives on the island depended on each other closely and walked out of the difficulties of life, and all the love for books and life repeated itself and became more and more intense.
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A global bestseller
No. 1 in the independent booksellers’ selection list in the U.S. No. 1 in the recommended reading list of American libraries
Sweeping the lists of Publishers Weekly, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Library Journal
Within one year, it was sold well in 25 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Poland, Canada, Turkey, Israel, Japan, and South Korea!
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Recommended by media and celebrities:
1. A love letter to the secret pleasure of reading. --National Public Radio
2. Zewen is a brilliant writer, smart and witty, and her passion for books is evident. --Publishers Weekly
3. Funny, gentle, moving, appropriate, and turbulent, "The Island Bookstore" reminds us why we read and why we love. ——Library Daily
4. A charming little story that jumps like a fawn. ——Entertainment Weekly
5. Sometimes it is light and funny, sometimes it is pure and simple, but it always brings you a high level of reading pleasure. A lovely literary novel that tells the story of an arrogant owner of an independent bookstore, selling books and finding true love. ——Kirkus Reviews
6. Zewen continues a rare tradition of this era - she has created a highly entertaining novel, which is short but can capture people's hearts; although it is interesting, it is not sweet and sentimental. What is even more rare is that she is full of insights on the future of books, bookstores and book lovers. - The Washington Post
7. "The Island Bookstore" has a little bit of mystery novel elements and a little bit of romance novel elements, but in the final analysis, its core is a story about love: love for books, love for family, and kindness and love for everyone around you. It carries the spell of love itself, and this is a must-read book for you this year. - "Pages"
8. In this sweet, bookstore-honoring, and uplifting novel, Zevin perfectly captures the joy of pairing readers with books. Book lovers will find it hard to resist the intriguing characters, the deep understanding of book sales, the insightful comments on classic works, and the humorous descriptions of book clubs and marketing activities. --Booklist
9. This book reminds us that the ability to love and be loved, the willingness to give and receive, can save us from loneliness and despair. A wonderful and moving story about the redemption and transformation of life, it will echo in your heart for a long time. -- Garth Stein, author of "I'll Wait for You in the Rain"
10. A relaxing and exciting feast. If you have ever imagined how a bookstore, a treasure of society, works, this book will suit your appetite. --Jamie Ettingborg, author of "Storm of Appetite"
11. This is a humorous, romantic, and slightly suspenseful novel, and the most important element is love - love for books, for book lovers, or rather, love for the imperfect glory of human nature. -- Iovine Ivy, author of "Girl in the Snow"
12. This is a very powerful novel that recreates and revitalizes the power of the novel genre. But this book is not exaggerated, pretentious, pedantic, or philosophical. "The Island Bookstore" is written for those who truly love books, who can accurately recognize a wonderfully narrated story and accurately feel the power of this story. - Toronto International Post
13. I devoured this book. It is a love letter to words, charming and funny. It makes you smile and laugh, but also makes you feel a lump in your throat. - Natasha Solomon, author of "The Little House at Tyneford"
14. It's easy for you to like them and applaud them. Fikri and his strange friends and families are gentle, warm, fragile, and weird, just like you and me who have been in trouble. This book can easily become a bestseller. After all, "Island Bookstore" is really charming and radiant. - Minneapolis Star Herald
15. A beautiful story about mustering up the courage to love again and finding true love again. ——AV Club
16. This is a book that should not be missed. If you like books, old bookstores, and the ordinary and wonderful lives that beautiful human beings are leading, you will definitely love this book "Island Bookstore"! In fact, I think I should read this story again! - "Roanoke Times"
17. Anyone who likes books, bookstores, and the vast world that comes from reading will fall in love with this book. - Wichita Eagle
18. Read this sweet and pure book in the summer, and revisit love and loss, the power of friendship, and all the books in the world. Even in the middle of summer, it feels like a spring day with a gentle breeze, a day when the sun is bright but gentle, blessing everything on earth. You don't want this day to end, you don't want this reading to end. - Family Circle Magazine
19. The author has perfect control and has turned the story into a legend, a legend about life, love, adventure and growth. - Lansing State Journal
20. I didn’t appreciate my attitude toward The Island Bookshop enough. I hated the skill and masterful manner in which Ms. Zevon showed in this strange, witty, and witty novel. I hated this novel, which was so easy to read and so fascinating. I deeply hated its deadly charm, its simplicity, its crispness, and its freshness! Aaaaaa! ... Final review: This lightning-fast read was so enjoyable! I will hide this book behind back issues of magazines to keep it from being seen by others... - Library Daily "Books for Guys" blog
About the Author · · · · · ·
Gabrielle Zevin (1977- )
A well-known American writer and screenwriter, he is young and very charming, and loves reading and writing.
She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English and American literature. She has published nine novels and her works have been translated into more than 30 languages. At the age of 14, she wrote a letter about the band Guns N' Roses and sent it to a local newspaper. The letter was very strong and unexpectedly got her a job as a music critic for the newspaper, taking the first step towards becoming a writer. At the age of 28, she published The Girl Who Turned Back in Time and became famous.
She has always been full of insights into the future of books, bookstores, and book lovers. Her eighth novel, The Island Bookstore, was selected as the top book of the American Independent Booksellers' Choice in 2014 with an unparalleled number of votes; it has become a super bestseller in China and is a work that is often recommended by countless bookstores. Too Young is her ninth novel, and the Washington Times commented: "Essentially, this is a masterpiece about feminism and full of wisdom!"
Zewen's works are rich, and what is consistent is that he uses light words, imaginative stories and insights to write about profound life topics.
Zevin has also written for The New York Times and National Public Radio (NPR) and currently lives in Los Angeles.
Translator:
Sun Zhongxu (Luke) (1973-2014) is a well-known young translator. He graduated from the Foreign Language Department of Zhengzhou University and engaged in literary translation as a hobby. His translated works include Nineteen Eighty-Four, Animal Farm, The Whore of Mensa, and The Catcher in the Rye.
Translation list: http://book.douban.com/doulist/14076/
Translation collection: http://www.douban.com/note/34107135/
Li Yuyao, editor and translator. Born in the 1970s, she currently works at Shanghai Translation Publishing House. She has translated works such as The Accra Manuscript, Dances with Wolves, Room, and Passion.
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