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Summer Book (Revised) | Tove Jansson (Intro by Esther Freud)

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The Summer Book was the first book we read this month for the Tove Jansson Author Spotlight.

This is a unique story about the relationship of a grandmother and her granddaughter Sophia, set on a tiny island in the Gulf of Finland during a warm summer.

Told in beautiful prose, it deals with life and death, old and young, nature, resilience and loss.
A great first meeting with Jansson!

The Author Spotlight series is hosted by @HardcoverHearts

HardcoverHearts I have such a deep love for this surprising gem of a book! There is so much here to soak up- the artist spirit is so strong in the characters, the crafting of the story so deft, and the island in summer with its treasures to be explored and respected. It‘s just an incredible reading experience. 4w

Leoslittlebooklife Exactly all of that, Sarah! 🥰 4w

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Summer Book (Revised) | Tove Jansson (Intro by Esther Freud)

Today is the start of the Tove Jansson reading group in the Author Spotlight Series, organized by Sarah @HardcoverHearts starting with The Summer Book.

I have never read anything by Tove Jansson, so I‘m very curious!

BarbaraBB Wow!I loved The True Deceiver and Fair Play. (edited) 1mo

sarahbarnes What @BarbaraBB said - I‘ve only read True Deceiver and loved it! 1mo

Bookwomble I love all of these books 🤍🩵💙 You're in for a treat!😊 1mo

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Leoslittlebooklife @Bookwomble Thank you! 1mo

Leoslittlebooklife @sarahbarnes Can‘t wait! 1mo

Leoslittlebooklife @BarbaraBB Curious! And I loved these editions. 1mo

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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 📷👌❤️ 1mo

sarahbarnes Great photo. 😊 1mo

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Moomins Cookbook: An Introduction to Finnish Cuisine | Tove Jansson, Sami Malila

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I adore Moomin so I couldn‘t resist grabbing this cookbook for #foodandlit this month. There are cute illustrations and some good recipes. Can‘t go wrong with Moomin! 4⭐️ 50 points 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

#WinterGames2024
#HolidayBookDragons
#Moomin
#Finland
#cookbook

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Little Siberia | Antti Tuomainen

I really enjoyed another book by this author I read for #foodandlit #Finland this month. So this was an automatic buy for me. On sale today. @Catsandbooks

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The Man Who Died | Antti Tuomainen

#two4Tuesday Thanks @TheSpineView for the tag!

1) a cup of black tea with honey in the morning and after dinner, cuddles with my cat

2) persistence in the face of death and just about everything else!

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The Man Who Died | Antti Tuomainen

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This is an oddly entertaining and satisfying murder mystery—the victim performing his own investigation to find his murderer while trying to save his organic mushroom business against a fierce competitor in this quiet Finnish hamlet. Jaakko has been poisoned over a long period of time such that he became used to it while it damaged all of his internal organs. He‘s on borrowed time. And does he ever make use of it. There are only two suspects ⬇️

Texreader but the ending is still a big surprise. And he has only one real goal other than seeing his murderer come to justice—saving his little business, a full time job given the snazzy new mushroom business down the road with its spanking new equipment and outbidding all his employees to come work there. While not rollicking funny it‘s truly entertaining. I found myself rooting for Jaakko even when he wasn‘t making the best decisions. Will he survive? ⬇️ 4mo

Texreader Sadly no. He really is the victim of a murder (the title of the book is a dead giveaway). But before he goes, he‘s going to take care of business. I‘d really like to read more by this author if his books have been translated and made available in the US. #Finland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks #letterM #Christmasatoz #xmaschacha #wintergames @StayCurious (edited) 4mo

Catsandbooks 👏🏼🇫🇮 3mo

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The Food & Cooking of Finland: Traditions, Ingredients, Tastes and Techniques in Over 60 Classic Recipes | Anja Hill

When your Finnish sister-in-law and her mother agree your attempt at a Finnish recipe is spot-on. 🎉🎊

#Finland #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

TheBookHippie ♥️👏🏻♥️ 4mo

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dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 4mo

AnnCrystal 🥳😋😎👍💝. 4mo

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The Food & Cooking of Finland: Traditions, Ingredients, Tastes and Techniques in Over 60 Classic Recipes | Anja Hill

Tonight I tried making “PANNU KAKKU (FINNISH OVEN PANCAKE)” for #Finland for #foodandlit. It was ummm, good, but very sweet. Maybe not the best breakfast-for-dinner plan. So we ordered pizza. We will try the remaining Finnish sweets I ordered another day while we all recover from the sugar high here. @Catsandbooks

TheBookHippie Looks yum. 4mo

Catsandbooks I love Panna kakku! When I lived in the UP there were multiple finnish diners that served this. It's typically a small slice accompanied by other breakfast sides. 😋 3mo

Catsandbooks Also you can try dipping the trenary toast in hot chocolate. That's what my grandpa taught me and he was part Finnish 3mo

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The Man Who Died | Antti Tuomainen

It‘s always a good day when my #foodandlit book talks about food! #Finland #letterM #Christmasatoz #xmaschacha #wintergames @StayCurious @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks 😂❤️ 3mo

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