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Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition | Michael Nordskog, David Salmela

I forget how healing saunas are for me both physically and mentally. I took one on Wednesday when I couldn't take the joint pain anymore, and it did wonders. I really need to get on a sauna schedule.

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@kelli7990 @vivastory @The_Book_Ninja 3w

JenlovesJT47 Ooh this is a good idea for joint pain. I have the joints of an 80-year-old woman (at least it feels that way!) 👵🏻😆♥️ 3w

lil1inblue @JenlovesJT47 #hardsame 💓 3w

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dabbe Your words made my shoulder feel better! 💜🧡💛 3w

KadaGul @JenlovesJT47 I can 💯 relate to your feelings. My pain is in the muscles. 🤣🤣🤣 3w

JenlovesJT47 @KadaGul sorry to hear that! Grannies unite! 🙌🏻👵🏻😆 3w

lil1inblue If you refer to my 5 joys Friday post, we have a club. @jenlovesjt47 and @kadagul - you are officially members. @dabbe is a member, too. Welcome. Our secret handshake is just a regular handshake, but our joints crack when we do it. 😂 💓 3w

dabbe @lil1inblue #wellsaid 🎯😂🎯 3w

AnnCrystal Medicine for both physical and mental health 👏🏼🐝👍🏼😉🐝💝. 3w

julieclair So glad you were able to find some relief! 3w

lil1inblue @AnnCrystal The best kind! 🥰 3w

lil1inblue @julieclair Thank you! 🥰 3w

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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! 3mo

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 3mo

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AllDebooks @ChasingOm @MidnightBookGirl @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @Texreader @StaceGhost @DebinHawaii @kspenmoll @Sparklemn @Avanders @BethM
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AllDebooks @forestandcrow @quietlycuriouskate @bookwyrm7 @TEArificbooks @TheDaysGoBy @Kenyazero @inthegreensandblues @DogMomIrene @CatLass007 @lil1inblue @IriDas @GingerAntics @MemoirsForMe @BooksandCoffee4Me @KadaGul 3mo

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. 3mo

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

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. 3mo

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. 3mo

AllDebooks @IriDas @julieclair so glad you both enjoyed it. The relationship between Sophia and her grandmother was very realistic. 3mo

AllDebooks @Librarybelle Sophia was a handful at times. 😅 3mo

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Trashcanman maybe you would like non-fiction nature reads 3mo

AllDebooks @Riveted_Reader_Melissa thank you x 3mo

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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

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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. 💛 3mo

AnnCrystal The magic of a good book 📚💝 How lovely 👏🏼🫂👍🏼💝. (edited) 3mo

TheBookHippie It‘s so lovely. 3mo

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julieclair @kspenmoll You will love it! 💚 3mo

julieclair @AnnCrystal Magic is the perfect word for it. 💚 (edited) 3mo

julieclair @TheBookHippie 💚💚💚 3mo

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lil1inblue

The Unknown Soldier | V�in� Linna

💙Chinese. The logograms in their writing system are fascinating.
💙💙I haven't read The Unknown Soldier by Väinö Linna in English or in Finnish. It's hard to find it in translation (it's out of print), and my Finnish is nowhere near good enough! But I long for the day that I can do it, and I'm back to practicing my Finnish!

#two4tuesday @thespineview

TheSpineView Chinese would be a big undertaking. Thanks for playing 5mo

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RJRobertson

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

Lovely.
An island, a grandmother, granddaughter, loss and love.

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andrew61

Deep as Death | Katja Ivar

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After the events in book 1, Hella returns to 1950's Helsinki, having been kicked out of the police and working as a private investigator. When she is asked to look into the murder of a sex worker, she quickly clashes with two police officers who were involved in her dismissal. A very enjoyable crime novel set in 50's Finland, which alternated chapters from hella and one of the officers. Will read book 3 soon.

MrsMalaprop 📷👌❤️ 7mo

sarahbarnes Great photo. 😊 7mo

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