scandinavianliterature

On the Calculation of Volume (Book I) | Solvej Balle

#FridayHappyReadingHour It‘s Saturday here too @BarbaraBB But I did have a very happy Reading hour yesterday with two lovely old friends on a yoga retreat here in Crete. Loving the book. It‘s hooked me. Regards to all you Friday happy hour people xxx Im a bit slow on Litsy for this week away xxx

mcctrish, Aims42, kspenmoll, Tamra, Ruthiella

mcctrish That looks amazing!!! Cheers 1d

Cathythoughts @mcctrish It‘s lovely x cheers 🥂 1d

Tamra Oh, I am sooooo envious! 😍 1d

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Cathythoughts @Tamra I have a feeling you would love it x 1d

squirrelbrain Oh, how wonderful! 🧘❤️ I just bought this book - looking forward to it. 1d

LeahBergen I‘m so envious! Cheers! 🥂 1d

Ruthiella Looks wonderful! Enjoy the retreat! 🧘 1d

Aims42 What a gorgeous view!! 🤩😎 Enjoy and cheers!! 🥂 1d

BarbaraBB That looks so lovely. And a yoga retreat, wow. Enjoy it Cathy 💕 1d

AnnCrystal 🤩📚🥂🧘💝. 22h

Susanita That looks delightful in every way. 22h

Lesliereadsalot Lucky you! A yoga retreat and that terrific book. Book 2 is also super duper. Hope you‘re having the best time and feeling relaxed. 21h

CarolynM That looks heavenly 😍 Enjoy! 6h

marleed Can I just live vicariously through you right now❤️😍 5h

Cathythoughts @squirrelbrain It‘s lovely here Helen x I look forward to your thoughts on the book. It‘s most unusual and very good. 5h

Cathythoughts @LeahBergen Cheers Leah xxx 5h

Cathythoughts @Ruthiella Thankyou friend x 5h

Cathythoughts @Aims42 Thanks 👍🏻❤️ 5h

Cathythoughts @BarbaraBB Thanks Barbara x 5h

Cathythoughts @AnnCrystal 👍🏻❤️ 5h

Cathythoughts @Susanita It is. I‘m really enjoying it. 👍🏻❤️ 5h

Cathythoughts @Lesliereadsalot Thanks Leslie, it‘s all good x 5h

Cathythoughts @CarolynM Thanks Carolyn x 5h

Cathythoughts @marleed You can 📚🧘🏼🏊‍♀️ xxx 4h

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Gleefulreader

Ti Amo | Hanne �rstavik

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After two months of chaos, finally having a chance to catch up on posting.
This book won‘t be for everyone with its frank discussion of the author‘s partner‘s terminal illness and death. She describes the uncomfortable experiences and feelings, including her attraction to another man during this period. Orstavik is confident in going to places many memoirs would not.

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ReadingRainbolt

Strega | Johanne Lykke Holm

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MINI REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Translated from Swedish, Strega is a short, gothic novel that takes an unflinching look at the horrors of girlhood. Lyrical, dreamlike writing: This is a vibes over plot book with an ambiguous ending. If that‘s your bag, then this is a great fall read! 🍂🖤🍂

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merelybookish

On the Calculation of Volume (Book II) | Solvej Balle

Moving right along!
Preordered Volume III this morning.

Tamra I ordered both 3 & 4 from Blackwells for November delivery, but now I‘m wondering what‘s going to happen if Cockwobble‘s stupid trade war isn‘t resolved re: small packages. 2w

merelybookish @Tamra Oh! The effects are neverending! 😒I also ordered from Blackwells but am in Canada.( I guess I should order IV.) 2w

Tamra @merelybookish indeed. Don‘t mess with books! 🤨 2w

Tamra Our exchange prompted me to check Blackwell‘s site and it looks like *for now* it won‘t be an issue. Btw, thanks for being such terrific neighbor cousins. This too shall pass. (edited) 2w

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merelybookish

On the Calculation of Volume (Book I) | Solvej Balle

So into it!!

Tamra 👏🏾 2w

sarahbarnes Yes!! I‘m excited for Vol III! 2w

merelybookish @sarahbarnes I just preordered! 2w

Cathythoughts Oh great. I‘m bringing it on upcoming Hollidays 👍🏻😁 2w

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LapReader

Summer | Karl Ove Knausgaard

Last Monday I scored at the library book sale. $2 each!

Graywacke Siri! ❤️ A terrific novel. Get find 2w

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GatheringBooks

On the Calculation of Volume (Book I) | Solvej Balle

#CharacterCharm Day 13: #TimeSpaceTraveler - i think being stuck in just one particular day in time qualifies. Still don‘t know how i feel about this little book. Qualifies too for #ReadTheWorld2025 - Denmark - translated from Danish.

Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

charl08 I like your cover more than mine! (And I don't know what I think about it either!) 1mo

Eggs Great pairing! 1mo

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 💜💚 1mo

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TheKidUpstairs

On the Calculation of Volume (Book I) | Solvej Balle

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Brilliant. Engaging and thoughtful.

Hard to think of anything to add to the outpouring of Litsy love for this one!

Tamra My only gripe is the serial publication! 😅 1mo

Suet624 I wish I had liked this. 1mo

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Tamra

Aliss at the Fire | Jon Fosse

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This novella is a heartache that reads like a fever dream. The ghosts are haunting. (Pun intended.)

Cathythoughts Stacking 👍🏻❤️ 1mo

Tamra @Cathythoughts it reminds me a bit of the Calculation of Volume series in that the MC cannot move on/forward. 1mo

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TheKidUpstairs

On the Calculation of Volume (Book I) | Solvej Balle

“I have exchanged my hope for a mood and a frying pan.“

Graywacke My favorite line in the book!! 🥰 Really. I had to share it practically everywhere ☺️ 1mo

TheKidUpstairs @Graywacke right?! How she managed to evoke humour, melancholy, and just a touch of despair in so few words. It's a practically perfect sentence. 1mo

Graywacke @TheKidUpstairs yes, agree. I loved the book. 1mo

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