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I didn‘t count these in my midyear ratings because they feel incomparable. But I‘m deeply in love and so glad I finally checked them out! They‘ll be in the upper echelon of my 2025 favorites, for sure.

CBee What order did you read them in? I found an article that actually says reading them out of order is best. I can‘t seem to find The Great Flood though 🤷‍♀️😔 1d

monalyisha @CBee I haven‘t read them all but I started with Midwinter! 1d

monalyisha @CBee If, in my reading, I come to feel as though I‘ve made a grave misstep, I‘ll let you know. 😅 1d

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CBee @monalyisha sounds good! I started with Moominsummer Madness. Here‘s the article I mentioned: https://www.fatherly.com/entertainment/moomin-books-reading-order 1d

willaful @CBee I've never seen that one either.

IIRC, the chronology is kind of odd. I started with Midwinter too and it was a great choice for me as a child 1d

shanaqui I think I remember just reading Moominland Midwinter when I was a kid, you tempt me to get all of them and read them all! 20h

CBee @willaful it‘s much harder to find than the others! 🤷‍♀️ 18h

quietlycuriouskate I have so much love for these books! 🥰 10h

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PurpleyPumpkin

The Summer Book | Tove Jansson

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This book is such a lovely way to begin my summer reading. 5/5⭐️ It‘s also the start of a challenge I‘ve set for myself, my #100DayProject to mark the beginning of my endless vacation, aka forever freedom, aka Renaissance years, aka retirement! My 3 rules are that I own the book, that I journal about it, and that I post daily (to keep me honest 😅). My goal is to read 50 books in 100 days, which is a lofty goal for me!🤞🏽
Book 1/50
(July 2, 2025)

PurpleyPumpkin @MemoirsForMe Donna, I am finally going to put your lovely reading journal to good use! There‘s room for exactly 50 reviews. 😉 1d

Deblovestoread Congrats on your retirement 🎉 1d

JamieArc Congrats and good luck on your reading venture! 1d

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PurpleyPumpkin @Deblovestoread @JamieArc Thank you both!💜 1d

MemoirsForMe What a great way to celebrate your retirement and reduce your TBR list! 🙌🏻 Just make sure none of your 50 reads are as long as Anna K. 😉 1d

MemoirsForMe Yay! So glad the journal will help you with this cool challenge! 🤓📝 1d

kspenmoll Wonderful way to celebrate your retirement!! 1d

TheLudicReader Congrats on your retirement! I am thinking about going in June 2026 and picture it as one long, swoony reading sprint. 20h

PurpleyPumpkin @MemoirsForMe Exactly! I‘ve always wanted the opportunity to read my days away so thought this would be the perfect way to start that journey. And I‘m taking your advice, I‘m avoiding super chunksters!😅 14h

PurpleyPumpkin @kspenmoll @TheLudicReader Thanks so much! I‘m very happy to be able to spend more time reading. ☺️ 14h

PurpleyPumpkin I‘m with you @TheLudicReader, a lengthy reading sprint is definitely in order. Love your plan!💜 14h

Sace Congratulations on your retirement! 7h

PurpleyPumpkin @Sace Aww thank you!💜 6h

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mrp27

The Summer Book | Tove Jansson

July #bookspin

I‘ve been absolute rubbish about bookspin this year but I‘m going to keep posting and keep trying!

TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3d

sherrisilvera 1-3 are in my top 5! 3d

mrp27 @sherrisilvera I really need to them… 3d

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AllDebooks

The Summer Book | Tove Jansson

#MidsummerSolace

I hope you've enjoyed our #buddyreads 📚

This is an informal reading discussion for the tagged book. Please let us know your thoughts.

📢 I will post the discussion thread for A Wilder Way around late July, to give our 🇺🇸 readers a chance to catch up.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

Librarybelle I did enjoy this one—lots of descriptive passages that made me feel like I was on the island. There is also a solid relationship between Sophia and Mimi, though Sophia did drive me nuts at times! 4d

AllDebooks @Sarahreadstoomuch @Cazxxx @wanderinglynn @Soscha @Lizpixie @Readergrrl @jenniferw88 @CrystalE02 @Catsandbooks @Dilara @tdrosebud @AmandaBlaze @Gissy @mcctrish @ElizaMarie
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AllDebooks @Cuilin @gossamerchild @TheKidUpstairs @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheSpineView @Larkken @julieclair @MittenGirlPeach @JamieArc 4d

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Bookwormjillk I have The Summer Book out from the library but as usual I am behind. I'll check back in when I finally get to it. 3d

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk thankfully, it's a short read. I hope you enjoy it x 3d

IriDas I really enjoyed this book. I loved that it was a series of self-contained chapters. The relationship between the girl and her grandmother was very real, nobody was the “font of wisdom” so to speak, they were both just fully human. My Alma mater has several of her books. I think I will have to check them out when school starts back. 3d

julieclair I adored The Summer Book! It was my only 5-star read in June. The relationship between grandmother and granddaughter was something truly special and loving. Even when they were angry with each other, they understood each other so well. 2d

AllDebooks @IriDas @julieclair so glad you both enjoyed it. The relationship between Sophia and her grandmother was very realistic. 2d

AllDebooks @Librarybelle Sophia was a handful at times. 😅 2d

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CogsOfEncouragement

The Summer Book | Tove Jansson, Thomas Teal, Kathryn Davis

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This is a tenderhearted delight.

#MidsummerSolace

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Librarybelle

The Summer Book | Tove Jansson

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Beautifully descriptive vignettes of summer time on an island. While Sophia drove me crazy with her frequent crying and protestations, this shows a loving bond between grandmother and granddaughter. A nice escape and perfect for #MidsummerSolace #Naturalitsy #LitSolace #192025 #1972

AllDebooks

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julieclair

The Summer Book | Tove Jansson

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This book is a balm for the soul. Calm, quiet, relaxing, filled with love. It was a perfect choice for #Naturalitsy #MidsummerSolace , as it really did provide solace for me in these stressful times. Escapism at its best. @AllDebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit #LitSolace

kspenmoll Now I have to read this- lovely review. 💛 1w

AnnCrystal The magic of a good book 📚💝 How lovely 👏🏼🫂👍🏼💝. (edited) 1w

TheBookHippie It‘s so lovely. 1w

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julieclair @kspenmoll You will love it! 💚 1w

julieclair @AnnCrystal Magic is the perfect word for it. 💚 (edited) 1w

julieclair @TheBookHippie 💚💚💚 1w

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AllDebooks

The Summer Book | Tove Jansson

#MidsummerSolace

Can you imagine? This looks like my idea of heaven. Added to the 🪣 list. ❤️🌞❤️

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/jun/23/summer-in-tove-jansson-finland-mo...

TheBookHippie Oh my word. What a dream. 1w

AnnCrystal 🤩💝. 1w

Librarybelle Oh nice! I‘m almost done with The Summer Book, and the images help me visualize the setting even more! 1w

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The_Penniless_Author

Sun City | Tove Jansson

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A different sort of "summer read", one I enjoyed immensely. Tove Jansson is one of those authors I've known about forever but had never read (not even the Moomins, which aren't as well known in the US as Europe). I knew that she was fascinated by America's unique (to put it nicely) attitude toward aging and the elderly, and she really captured the pathos of being abandoned in "paradise" with insight and gentle humor.

BarbaraBB I love her too and hadn‘t heard of this one. Thanks! 1w

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