Gabrielle Zevin - The Collected Works Of Aj Fikry

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Love and Loss

20140317

Beguiling, funny and poignant, The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is largely set in Island Books, a failing independent bookshop in the middle of an island community off the American coast. A. J.Fikry, the shop's owner, is struggling to come to terms with a devastating loss, Amelia, a sales rep for a small publisher can't find the right man, and Maya, the baby found abandoned beside the piles of books, with a note, all gravitate to its teetering stackes. Island Books brings them together and offers life lessons gleaned from reading which are passed on and shared.

Gabrielle Zevin is an award winning American novelist, writing for adults and young adults. She is also a screenwriter; her first screenplay was 'Conversations with Other Women' which starred Helena Bonham Carter and Aaron Eckhart.

Madeleine Potter has appeared in numerous films, television series, and theatre productions. She is well known to Radio 4 audiences for We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Great Swim and Where'd You Go, Bernadette.

Hari Dhillon reads from A.J. Fikry's journal. Hari has read for Book of the Week and Book at Bedtime and starred in Holby City.

The abridger is Sally Marmion and the producer is Elizabeth Allard.

A bookshop owner struggles with a devastating loss and a baby is found abandoned.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

A Discovery

20140318

Enchanting, funny and poignant, The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is largely set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop in the middle of an island community off the American coast. In today's episode, an unlikely discovery in the children's section of the bookshop presents A.J. with a dilemma. Madeleine Potter is the narrator, and Hari Dhillon reads from A.J. Fikry's journal.

The abridger is Sally Marmion and the producer is Elizabeth Allard.

An unlikely discovery in the children's section of the bookshop presents AJ with a dilemma

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

20140319

Beguiling, funny and poignant, The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is largely set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast. Today, A.J. Fikry acts out of love when he makes an extraordinary commitment. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read.

The abridger is Sally Marmion and the producer is Elizabeth Allard.

AJ acts out of love when he makes a commitment.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

Chance and Possibility

20140320

The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the enchanting, funny and touching novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are passed on. Today, Maya and A.J. open a book each, and what they find inside leads to delight and opportunity. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read.

Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard.

Reading leads to opportunity and delight for Maya and AJ.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

A Trip To Providence

20140321

Beguiling, funny and poignant, The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is largely set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast. Today, Amelia's favourite book finds A.J planning a trip to Providence with Maya and his trusted friend, Lambiase. Madeleine Potter & Hari Dhillon read.

Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard.

Amelia's favourite book finds AJ planning a trip to Providence with Maya and Lambiase.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

A Book Event

20140325

20140324 (R4)

The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the enchanting, funny and touching novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are passed on. Today, events take a curious turn when A.J. plays host to an author. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read.

Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard.

Events take a curious turn when AJ plays host to an author.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

A Twist

20140324

20140325 (R4)

A celebration and a reckoning occur.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

Creative Writing

20140326

The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the enchanting, funny and touching love story by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a quirky independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are learned. Today, Maya reflects on her past and the mother she never knew. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read.

Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard.

Maya reflects on her past and the mother she never knew.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

Unwanted Discoveries

20140327

The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the beguiling and touching novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a quirky independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are passed on. Today, there are new beginnings and some unwelcome news. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read.

Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard.

A new beginning and some unwanted news.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

A Secret

20140328

The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the enchanting, funny and touching novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are passed on. Today, secrets are revealed. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read.

Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard.

Secrets are revealed in a touching love story is about the power of books.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Love and Loss	20140317		Beguiling, funny and poignant, The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is largely set in Island Books, a failing independent bookshop in the middle of an island community off the American coast. A. J.Fikry, the shop's owner, is struggling to come to terms with a devastating loss, Amelia, a sales rep for a small publisher can't find the right man, and Maya, the baby found abandoned beside the piles of books, with a note, all gravitate to its teetering stackes. Island Books brings them together and offers life lessons gleaned from reading which are passed on and shared. Gabrielle Zevin is an award winning American novelist, writing for adults and young adults. She is also a screenwriter; her first screenplay was 'Conversations with Other Women' which starred Helena Bonham Carter and Aaron Eckhart. Madeleine Potter has appeared in numerous films, television series, and theatre productions. She is well known to Radio 4 audiences for We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Great Swim and Where'd You Go, Bernadette. Hari Dhillon reads from A.J. Fikry's journal. Hari has read for Book of the Week and Book at Bedtime and starred in Holby City. The abridger is Sally Marmion and the producer is Elizabeth Allard. A bookshop owner struggles with a devastating loss and a baby is found abandoned. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
02	A Discovery	20140318		Enchanting, funny and poignant, The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is largely set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop in the middle of an island community off the American coast. In today's episode, an unlikely discovery in the children's section of the bookshop presents A.J. with a dilemma. Madeleine Potter is the narrator, and Hari Dhillon reads from A.J. Fikry's journal. The abridger is Sally Marmion and the producer is Elizabeth Allard. An unlikely discovery in the children's section of the bookshop presents AJ with a dilemma Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
03		20140319		Beguiling, funny and poignant, The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is largely set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast. Today, A.J. Fikry acts out of love when he makes an extraordinary commitment. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read. The abridger is Sally Marmion and the producer is Elizabeth Allard. AJ acts out of love when he makes a commitment. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
04	Chance and Possibility	20140320		The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the enchanting, funny and touching novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are passed on. Today, Maya and A.J. open a book each, and what they find inside leads to delight and opportunity. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read. Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard. Reading leads to opportunity and delight for Maya and AJ. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
05	A Trip To Providence	20140321		Beguiling, funny and poignant, The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is largely set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast. Today, Amelia's favourite book finds A.J planning a trip to Providence with Maya and his trusted friend, Lambiase. Madeleine Potter & Hari Dhillon read. Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard. Amelia's favourite book finds AJ planning a trip to Providence with Maya and Lambiase. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
06	A Book Event	20140325	20140324 (R4)	The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the enchanting, funny and touching novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are passed on. Today, events take a curious turn when A.J. plays host to an author. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read. Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard. Events take a curious turn when AJ plays host to an author. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
07	A Twist	20140324	20140325 (R4)	A celebration and a reckoning occur. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
08	Creative Writing	20140326		The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the enchanting, funny and touching love story by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a quirky independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are learned. Today, Maya reflects on her past and the mother she never knew. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read. Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard. Maya reflects on her past and the mother she never knew. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
09	Unwanted Discoveries	20140327		The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the beguiling and touching novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a quirky independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are passed on. Today, there are new beginnings and some unwelcome news. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read. Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard. A new beginning and some unwanted news. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
10	A Secret	20140328		The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry is the enchanting, funny and touching novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Island Books, a struggling independent bookshop at the heart of an island community off the American coast, it is the place where life lessons gleaned from reading are passed on. Today, secrets are revealed. Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon read. Abridged by Sally Marmion and produced by Elizabeth Allard. Secrets are revealed in a touching love story is about the power of books. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature