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@BarbaraBB gifted me this for my birthday, following Littens‘ recommendations again….and I loved it as much as Barbara did.

We had a nearly-buddyread and then we were trying to discuss what we thought happened next, without spoilering it for everyone else who hasn‘t read it. 😜

I loved the MCs and their complicated relationships and wanted the best for all of them - I just couldn‘t stop reading.

ChaoticMissAdventures Ugg I got this from the library but ran out of time and had to return it. Will have to get back on that list. 5d

LeahBergen After both of your reviews? Stacked! 5d

BarbaraBB Love the photo😍! And the book but you already knew 😂 5d

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BarbaraBB @ChaoticMissAdventures Yes you have to 🤷🏻‍♀️ 5d

squirrelbrain Yes you definitely should, Shawna! @ChaoticMissAdventures 5d

squirrelbrain Yes, we both loved it @LeahBergen and I think you will too! @BarbaraBB (edited) 5d

Lesliereadsalot I knew you‘d love the story and the characters and where the book went! Didn‘t you feel so invested? 5d

sarahbarnes Stacking! 4d

squirrelbrain Yes! Completely invested! @Lesliereadsalot 4d

Cathythoughts Already stacked! Looking forward to it x 4d

youneverarrived What @Cathythoughts said 🤍 3d

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BarbaraBB

Slanting Towards the Sea | Lidija Hilje

#WeeklyFavorites

This week favorite is this month‘s favorite and will probably be one of this year‘s favorites.

Read4life 💙📚💙 5d

Jeg I‘m in the middle of One Day , wow! 4d

BarbaraBB @Jeg It‘s very hard to read don‘t you think? Yet so important 💔 4d

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BarbaraBB @Read4life I couldn‘t tag you when I posted this. Some Litsy bug I think! 4d

Cathythoughts Under the Storm 🥰🥰🥰 4d

BarbaraBB @Cathythoughts That one is so good! I just bought his other book! 4d

Read4life @BarbaraBB I was having the same problem. Despite the roadblock, we still connected! 😊 3d

BarbaraBB @Read4life 💕💕 3d

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BarbaraBB

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Ivona and Vlato meet as students at the turn of the millennium in Zagreb. Everything smells of freedom and possibility. Red Hot Chili Peppers are pumping through the speakers of a bar and cheap beer is overflowing; newly democratic Croatia is alive with hope and promise.”

With a blurb like this, my expectations were high and I am happy to say I loved this book.⬇️

📸 Room with a view at #Gladstones25

BarbaraBB The writing, the complicated characters, their love and the setting in Croatia, right after the Balkan war. Thanks so much for the recommendation @Amor4Libros @Lesliereadsalot 🫶🏽 5d

BarbaraBB @GatheringBooks #ReadTheWorld25 #30 #Croatia 5d

Amor4Libros @BarbaraBB YAY! I knew you were going to love it! 😄 5d

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Lesliereadsalot Such a good story right? And the characters are so beautifully written. On to Woman on the Verge? 5d

Cathythoughts Oh great. I have this one stacked already 👍🏻❤️ 5d

BarbaraBB @Lesliereadsalot I loved the characters. And yes, I‘m almost finished with a Japanese one and Woman on the Verge will be next. Have you read it? And then it‘s almost October and time for Mona‘s Eyes #EuropaCollective 5d

BarbaraBB @Cathythoughts You‘ll love it too I think 5d

Lesliereadsalot Really liked Woman on the Verge, a lot going on there. Yes, Mona in October! I‘ll send out a reminder to everyone that October is our month. 5d

Jeg I love how much you read, and widely as well. Your reviews are great. 4d

BarbaraBB Perfect. Some people commented on my post that they want to participate. I‘ll send you a taglist tomorrow! 4d

BarbaraBB @Jeg Thank you so much! I try my best ☺️ 4d

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Slanting Towards the Sea | Lidija Hilje

#FridayHappyReadingHour

In fact it‘s Saturday morning and I have lots of happy reading hours ahead of me here at Gladstone‘s. No drinks, cause we‘re in the library, but look at us! Isn‘t this the best?! 🥰🥰

mcctrish, Aims42, kspenmoll, TheBookHippie, Tamra, Cathythoughts, Ruthiella

Cathythoughts It is the very best. Enjoy 5d

Amor4Libros Aah, you‘re reading it! How are you liking it so far? 5d

CarolynM It really is! Enjoy your time together💕 5d

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BarbaraBB @Amor4Libros Loving it!! 5d

squirrelbrain I‘m just about to start it too! @Amor4Libros 5d

kspenmoll Looks wonderful! Enjoy! 5d

Amiable Looks like heaven to me! 5d

Librarybelle How lovely! 5d

Amor4Libros @BarbaraBB I knew you would 😊 5d

Amor4Libros @squirrelbrain So exciting, let me know how you like it! 🤗 5d

BarbaraBB @Amor4Libros Keep those recommendations coming please 💕 (edited) 5d

Tamra Fantastic! 5d

mcctrish Absolutely the best 5d

TrishB It‘s awesome ❤️ 5d

Lesliereadsalot Living the dream! 5d

AmyG Yes, yes it IS the best! (edited) 5d

Ruthiella Love it! 🤩 5d

Bookzombie Love! 5d

youneverarrived Aw this makes me happy 😍 5d

Aims42 This looks AMAZING!!! 5d

Hooked_on_books I am deeply envious! 5d

marleed Indeed! 5d

BarbaraBB @Tamra @mcctrish @Lesliereadsalot @AmyG @Ruthiella @Bookzombie @youneverarrived @Aims42 @Hooked_on_books @marleed It feels so wonderful to be able to read and talk books all day, things that hardly ever happen at home. It‘s pure indulgence 💕 5d

Amor4Libros @BarbaraBB Will do! ❤️ Have some fun ones coming soon 🤗 5d

sarahbarnes This is so lovely! ☺️ 3d

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#WeeklyForecast 39/25

It is #Gladstones25 week. On Thursday I‘ll be leaving for Gladstone‘s Library in Wales to read and chat and walk and eat cake with other Littens!

Right now I think I‘ll take these books but I keep thinking about it so changes and add-ons are very well possible!

rockpools, Oryx, scripturient, MicheleinPhilly, TrishB, jenniferw88, julesG, Leniverse, squirrelbrain, RaeLovesToRead

scripturient Look forward to seeing you soon!! ❤️ 2w

BarbaraBB @scripturient Yes! Looking forward to seeing you too 💕 2w

squirrelbrain I‘m taking Slanting Towards The Sea and A Language of Limbs too, for our buddy reads! (And about 8 others at the moment!) 🤣 2w

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BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain you read so fast! You‘ll have finished both of our buddyreads on day one! I don‘t think I can stick to just four book either by the way 😉 2w

Leniverse I have Private Rites on my kindle, so I might join you. I've been meaning to read it for months! 2w

BarbaraBB @Leniverse I just started that one. I hope to finish it before Thursday (so I can choose another book or two to take with me) but if not, we can read it in front of the fireplace 😀 2w

AmyG Have the most wonderful time! Post pictures. Happy Reading! 2w

TrishB See you there 😁 just finished picking my books! 2w

squirrelbrain If I read all my books at the same time, then I won‘t race too far ahead! 😜 2w

BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain 🤣🤣 2w

Lesliereadsalot Have the best time! Lucky you with all those good books to read. 🩷 2w

LeahBergen Please post lots of photos! I love seeing all of you having so much fun there! ❤️❤️ 2w

BarbaraBB @Lesliereadsalot @AmyG @LeahBergen I wish you all could come too!! 2w

LeeRHarry I‘m excited you‘ll be reading A Language of Limbs. Have a fantastic time, sad I can‘t be there with you all. 💕 2w

sarahbarnes I hope you love Private Rites! Have fun!! 2w

julesG Looking forward to seeing you!!! 2w

Cathythoughts Exciting 😁 1w

BarbaraBB @LeeRHarry I was sorry to hear you won‘t be there this time! And I am most excited about

Language of Limbs

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BarbaraBB @sarahbarnes I have started it already and am enjoying it a lot! 1w

BarbaraBB @julesG Yes! Excited to see you again! 1w

BarbaraBB @Cathythoughts Yes! Not too far from Cork I think 😉? Maybe next year?! 1w

Suet624 Such a great group of folks meeting up. 💕 enjoy!! 1w

Lesliereadsalot Really wish I was going with you guys, reading, fireplace, and cake too! Heaven! Send a group picture @BarbaraBB 1w

BennettBookworm So dreamy!! 7d

CBee @BarbaraBB so glad you grabbed a copy of Woman on the Verge! I hope you like it 🤞🏻 5d

BarbaraBB @CBee Of course I did, after your recommendation!! It‘ll be my next read! 4d

CBee @BarbaraBB 💚💚💚💚 4d

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I loved this book that came so highly recommended. Written by a Croatian author, and taking place in a small town in Croatia, we follow Ivona through her relationship with the love of her life, Vlaho. Beautifully written about characters who come alive on page after page through their personal journeys and their connections to each other. ⬇️

Lesliereadsalot You know that expression “sense of self” and how we all try to attain it in our own lives? That‘s these characters, that‘s how real they are. So worth your time! 2mo

BarbaraBB Oooh great review. I bought this one too and am super excited to read it. Yes and 😂

A Language of Limbs

2mo

Amor4Libros I‘m so happy you loved this!!! ❤️❤️🤗 2mo

Lesliereadsalot @Amor4Libros Yes, a terrific book! 2mo

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BarbaraBB

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I bought this because I couldn‘t resist after reading @Amor4Libros and @Jas16 review but now I am even more convinced I‘ll like it 🤣🌶️

Amor4Libros YAY!!! I can‘t wait to see what you think!! 😊 2mo

Lesliereadsalot I‘m next for this one, can‘t wait! 2mo

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Grief, regret, and longing. Ivona divorced her the love of her life, Vlaho, years ago but their lives remain entangled. He has remarried and has children but nothing about Ivona‘s life has turned out the way she wanted. When she meets a man their relationship upsets the balance she and Vlaho have obtained and bitter truths are revealed. Ivona makes decisions that I never would but I couldn‘t help but worry and read on.

Cathythoughts Stacking 👍🏻❤️ 3mo

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This is one of the most beautiful writing I've encountered, ever. Hilje manages to deliver a story filled with longing and lost love between partners, in life and country.

Possibly my favorite book this year!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#arc

BarbaraBB How could I refuse this? Hopefully it‘ll be published soon in Europe! 3mo

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks This cover is so gorgeous 🌊 3mo

CarolynM Sounds great. Stacked😊 3mo

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Amor4Libros

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Time to start this one…Been putting it off for way too long and I‘m challenging myself to finish reading it by Tuesday (pub date!).

And isn‘t this a gorgeous cover?

#arc

ChaoticMissAdventures Absolutely love the cover!! I am seeing more of this style lately and I am so glad. We need pretty covers! 3mo

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Stacked! 3mo

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