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BarbaraBB
Under the Storm: A Novel | Christoffer Carlsson
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Wow, this is a what you call #NordicNoir! A fire and a murder in a small Swedish village continue to have effect on the village for years to come. A former police officer can‘t let go and neither does the nephew of the man convicted for the crimes.

In the mean time the book sketches a pretty good picture of the political and social circumstances of the country during the 90s and the 00s. ⬇️

#ReadTheWorld2025 #26 #Sweden

BarbaraBB Also, I learned about the cycloon Gudrun, that hit Sweden in 2005 and took down more than 75 million cubic metres of trees with many implications for the national economy. Recommended! (edited) 5d
Bookwormjillk Sounds good! 5d
BarbaraBB @Bookwormjillk It is, it is! 5d
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monalyisha I‘m actually considering trying this! I normally wouldn‘t be drawn to it but I‘ve been trying to find books for my stepdad, who recently started reading (in preparation for his retirement). He‘s a homicide detective with a history as an arson detective. He doesn‘t have a literary bent but I‘m wondering if this is one we *both* might be able to read? Worth “investigating,” anyway! 😉 5d
BarbaraBB @monalyisha I loved it but it‘s not your traditional thriller in the sense that it is real Swedish and rather quiet. I loved that. Not much violence either. But definitely worth investigating 🕵️‍♂️ 5d
Cathythoughts Great review. There‘s feeling and depth and intrigue and thriller … my absolute favourite kind of book. X 5d
GatheringBooks Ooh! Stacked! 5d
CarolynM Sounds great. Stacked. 🙂 5d
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papascott33
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#26 of 2025! Book for work!!
Started: 8/9/25

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kspenmoll
Earthly Remains | Donna Leon
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Such beauty in this #26 of this series.
Beauty in Brunetti‘s acceptance of his need to take a leave from work to rest,recharge.The beauty of the largest island in the laguna,Sant‘Erasmo,where his wife‘s relative has a villa he can recuperate in.Here he spends his days rowing with the villa‘s caretaker, David.The soothing beauty in the rhythm of the oars in water quiets his mind.As David checks on his bees along the laguna,to his anguish,he ⬇️

kspenmoll ⬆️ discovers they are dying.Then David goes missing & Brunetti investigates,which leads him to discover a decades old accident & cover up that is linked to David. As always, Brunetti is reading, this time (edited) 3mo
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limada
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The series re-read continues, and I'm never disappointed. It's as good this time as the first time. #26-2025

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bookaholic1
The Seventh Victim | Mary Burton
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#26
An enjoyable listen

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Allthebookclubs
First Time Caller | B. K. Borison
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A wonderful romance Sleepless in Seattle style that is perfect. All the characters are charming, the two main characters are lovable. This was the perfect romcom, a tier 4! Book #26 in 2025

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Steph.Titus
Sharp Objects: A Novel | Gillian Flynn
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#26.2024

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papascott33
Relentless | Mark Greaney
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#26 of 2024! The Gray Man No. 10!
Started: 8/17/24
Finished: 8/30/24
14 Days

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bookaholic1
Sisters | Patricia MacDonald
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#26
Wow...what a read...way off on guessing this one, will definetly read more of this Author