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Greta & Valdin: A Novel | Rebecca K Reilly

Library holds coming in and I have been looking forward to this one. It already feels like a hot mess and I‘m here for it! 😅

BarbaraBB It is a hot mess. A lovely one ❤️ 3d

Amor4Libros @BarbaraBB So excited to know this 😊 2d

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quietlycuriouskate

Greta and Valdin | Rebecca K. Reilly

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What just happened?!
I don't usually read feel-good books because they tend to make me feel like 💩. Funny books rarely vibe with my sense of humour. Loud, chaotic situations (and especially families!) make me want to hide under my desk. And don't get me started on weddings!
I only picked this up because of Litsy.
I loved Greta and Valdin, the characters and the book, both.

monalyisha Love to see love for this book! 💗 1w

squirrelbrain Fabulous review! ❤️ 1w

BarbaraBB Love your review! And yes, such loving characters! 1w

bookandbedandtea In one of those who love this book.☺️ Glad it worked for you too. 💜 7d

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Bookwormjillk

Mister Pip | Lloyd Jones

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This short book packed a punch. About the last white man on an island in Papua New Guinea in the time of a Civil War. He teaches the local students about the power of literature using Great Expectations. A tough but good read. #ReadingOceania2024

Librarybelle, BarbaraBB

Librarybelle Yay for short books! 3w

BarbaraBB I remember enjoying this one too. 3w

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Kitta

Greta and Valdin | Rebecca Reilly

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Funny and feel-good, but in a chaotic real life kind of way. I usually stay away from books described as funny because they‘re cringeworthy, but this isn‘t like that at all.

Definitely literary, more about the characters and their development than the plot. It‘s about a brother and sister who live together in New Zealand. Their lives, their loves, and their family.

#lgbtqbookbingo2024
@Kenyazero

CBee One of my favorites this year so far! 3w

Kenyazero Sounds like a good pick! 6d

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Kitta

Greta and Valdin | Rebecca Reilly

As someone with this exact tattoo, mine is also after the Oscar Wilde short story, this is hilarious. 😂

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BarbaraBB

Greta & Valdin: A Novel | Rebecca K Reilly

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Quite chaotic, this book. And this family. But so funny and loving. I don‘t have much to add to what others have already said but I wouldn‘t have mind spending more time with Greta & Valdin or have people like them in my inner circle. A feel-good book!

#ReadingOceania24 🇳🇿

Librarybelle

squirrelbrain Very chaotic! 3w

Suet624 I just spent time trying to find this book in print in my local libraries. I'm finding that the libraries are now ordering an awful lot of audiobooks and ebooks, which I don't really like. Finally found a library with the actual book - now I am on a very long waiting list. :) 3w

BarbaraBB @Suet624 I am frightened for the moment audio an ebooks will have replaced printed books! I am glad you found a copy. It‘s good but I doubt it‘ll end up on my best of ‘24 list 3w

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Suet624 I‘m worried too! I had seen so many good reviews about this book that I assumed I should check it out. Maybe I don‘t need to rush. 3w

BarbaraBB @Suet624 You‘ll love it, like everyone does, but you won‘t be blown away I think 3w

BiblioLitten One of my top favourites from this year! 3w

Librarybelle I had this one out from the library but had to return it because I did not get it read in time. I‘ll have to get this out again! 3w

CarolynM My favourite book of 2022 - @Centique gave me a copy before it was available outside NZ - I think I need to read it again soon because you are right, it is a feel good book 😊 3w

BarbaraBB @CarolynM Such a great gift! A reread would be nice in your busy stressful times ❤️ 3w

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BarbaraBB

Greta & Valdin: A Novel | Rebecca K Reilly

#WhereAreYouMonday

Today I arrived in Auckland, starting the tagged book. Looking forward to spending some time here 😀 #armchairtraveling

Cupcake12

TheKidUpstairs I hope you love this book as much as I did! 4w

Ruthiella G‘day! Enjoy your visit. 😆 4w

bookandbedandtea I loved this book! Hope you enjoy. 😊 4w

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Cathythoughts Look forward to your review! I‘ve seen this one around and wondered about it. 4w

Centique I had about 15 seconds of thinking “oh my god Barbara is in Auckland i must find her and take her to the best bookshops and… “ then i realised youre reading Greta and Valdin and not actually in Auckland 😂😂😂 4w

BarbaraBB @Centique If I were I‘d have let you know of course! That would be soooo nice!!! ❤️ 3w

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BarbaraBB

Greta & Valdin: A Novel | Rebecca K Reilly

#WeeklyForecast 36/24

I am about to finish The Missing Word, which is sad and lyrical. Next will be the tagged one, because everyone loves it. Wild Houses will be my next #Booker read.

Cathythoughts I enjoyed Wild Houses. It doesn‘t seem like a Booker book though 🤷🏼‍♀️ 4w

BarbaraBB @Cathythoughts I remember your review. I am almost halfway and real curious to see where it‘ll go! 4w

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Teresereading

Staying Home and Being Rotten | Shonagh Koea

#AboutaBook
#FavouriteofJuly
@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
July was a slow month, only 8 finishes, Staying Home was my pick!
And my second month of completing the prompts 😀

Eggs How wonderful! Love your posts🥰😍 1mo

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ICantImReading

Greta and Valdin | Rebecca Reilly

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⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

A heartwarming story of family and love, bubbling with quirk and charm. It was a little hard for me to keep track of all the rest of the family members while the plot meandered, but Greta and Valdin‘s characters shone.🎧

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