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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

#ABookADay2023

June recap - favorites in order from top to bottom, left to right. However, I tagged Olive because it stood out the most and I‘ve seen it hyped the least. As a woman in her mid-thirties, (and despite an amazing support system among my friends and family), the societal expectation of motherhood weighs on me. Sometimes, it‘s just good to hear from a narrator who pushes against all that pressure, and struggles to be a good friend on a different path.

I enjoyed listening to the lovely, British-toned voice of Sian Clifford as she narrated the story of Olive. With her clipped vowels, and tony modulation, it was easy to pay attention to the story – and even learn some new slang words and UK-ish phrases!

I listened to this book on Audible, and I was gripped. Such a great story about female friendships and the experience of women. Relatable and enjoyable from start to finish 💚

There‘s a lot in this little book! Motherhood, friendships, societal pressures. It certainly made me think about a lot of times in my life. Surprised how much I enjoyed this.
I also really miss my close friends at the moment, zoom calls and texts are not the same. Seen my 2 closest friends once since March. It sucks.

?? Evenings get lighter when clocks go forward not back. Or have I lost it completely?

I loved listening to this one. Olive and her 3 friends have reached that stage in their lives where children might be on the agenda. Bea already has 3 kids, Cecily is a high-flying lawyer who struggles with PND and Isla is going through IVF. Olive struggles with the realisation that she doesn‘t want kids. Olive is not your typical ‘heroine‘ MC - she is full of flaws, as are her friends, so the novel feels completely realistic.

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This was definitely one of my favorite reads of September. I loved Olive, such a great person. She deals with break-ups, friends that are all in different stages of lifes. It talks about the subject of not wanting to have children. Really good book! #books

"Olive" is a book that truly resonated with me. The leading lady is flawed, she's clumsy and she's still finding her feet in the adult world. A really enjoyable audiobook and a big 5 stars from me!

My full review is up on my blog now ?

Wasn‘t sure as a 40 something mum that I would like this but I was very wrong. My inner feminist loved it

I am the same age as my mother when she had me.

#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

New beach read 🌊
#lifeonthebeach #chicklit #sunset