Have you ever judged a person by their books? Main character A.J. Fikry, in Gabrielle Zevin's best-selling novel The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, has a fine way of doing so. Readers who have fallen in love with the flailing Fikry—for more than just his books—can meet the gifted author of the charmingly witty, bookish love story, this week. >On Feb. 24, The King's English is turning into Island Books—Fikry's singular local bookstore—for a fun day and night of food and drinks, reading and book signing by Zevin. The King's English anticipates "the largest book club ever" for the event where customers will have a chance to meet the talented author. Zevin's career started at the age of 14 as a music critic for a local magazine after she sent it a heated letter concerning a Guns 'n' Roses concert. Not many writers can boast having eight published novels under their belts at the age of 37, with an English & American Literature degree from Harvard, to boot. All accolades are well-earned, as her writing—starting with the award-winning first novel Elsewhere—is fresh and funny, and delightful in its color and originality. The Storied Life can cheer up anyone in as dreary a funk as Mr. Fikry, and it may quite possibly send readers through vicarious transformations of their own. For anyone walking the tightrope of recovery from tragedy, experiencing a midlife crisis or embarking upon some other kind of fresh start in life: This book is for you. (Deann Armes)