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

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Loved this! I have Vol II on audio, and await the publication of Vol III next month.

I‘m reading Frankenstein at the same time and there are some intriguing parallels; Tara refers to herself as a monster and I‘m just at the part in Frankenstein where the monster is living in an annex and watching the family next door…. Sound familiar?! 🤔

Henry on his one night camping trip, supposed to be two but I have the lurgy so we came home early.

julesG Feel better soon!!! 🫂 15h

Tamra I‘m anxiously waiting 3 & 4 too! Take care. 💙 14h

Ruthiella Wishing you a speedy recovery. 🥴❤️ 14h

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Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Get well soon! 13h

youneverarrived Feel better soon ❤️ 12h

Amiable What a beautiful pup! 😍 11h

Lesliereadsalot Volume 2 is so good! Got volume 3 on order and can‘t wait! Hope you‘re feeling better 🩷 11h

BarbaraBB I have read volumes 3 and 4 already and they keep getting better and more intriguing. Feel better soon ❤️‍🩹 (edited) 10h

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 7h

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BkClubCare

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

At the library picking up books… #sigh #AbundanceofRiches #toomanybooksnotenoughtime
#translation

(Love it when the blurbs on the back of a book feature some of my favorite authors ✅

BarbaraBB I hope you‘ll enjoy On the Calculation 🤞🏽😘 1w

AvidReader25 Wait, there‘s more “Harold Fry” books?!?! 2d

BkClubCare @AvidReader25 - YEP! Love Song of Miss Queenie is #2, Maureen is #3. I read Queenie‘s viewpt pretty quick after Harold‘s… will see if Maureen makes we want to reread ALL of them! (edited) 2d

AvidReader25 I had no idea! 2d

BkClubCare @AvidReader25 - they made a movie of Harold starring Jim Broadbent 🌟 2d

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mcctrish

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

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What a rollercoaster, albeit a quiet and reflective one with all the ups and downs completely internalized, as Tara lives her own version of Groundhog Day but not because she was a jerk like Bill Murray just because? Will she unravel it? I have the second and I‘m almost afraid to read it #Schrödingerscat

BarbaraBB The series gets better with each book! 2w

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mcctrish

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

#fridayhappyreadinghour TGIF rosé and salt and vinegar chips to toast the end of a long week that ended with an unexpected canada post strike which means my replacement credit card that was mailed yesterday is considered lost and now I have to call all the people and change my automatic charges FFS

Aims42 Ugh, I‘m sorry to hear about your replacement CC fiasco 😖 2w

Jess861 This looks wonderful!

UGH to yet another Canada Post strike - so frustrating. I'm so worried about the libraries inter-loan programs as the post changes over the next years. I don't think strikes are helping the cause though. 2w

mcctrish @Jess861 I think most people were quite supportive with the last one until it went on FOREVER and now here we are less than a year later with another one 🤬 and nothing resolved although they did get more of a raise than teachers did 2w

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mcctrish @Aims42 the bank was so helpful when I called - they felt so bad because they had been using couriers because of the last strike and we were all caught unawares - they let me know all of my contract billings so I didn‘t have to look them up and said they‘d prioritize my delivery so I‘d have the new number quickly to use 2w

Aims42 @mcctrish Yay for helpful bank employees!! 😍🥰🤗 2w

Jess861 @mcctrish Right?! I want to be supportive but at the same time I've had enough. Also - times have changed - the postal service cannot make as much money as it used to and they need to see that it just can't operate as it has been - there will be job losses but if we want to keep the post at all there needs to be changes. 2w

dabbe 🧡🩵💛 2w

Ruthiella Mmmm. Chips! 😋 2w

Tamra I hope you like On CofV! (edited) 2w

BarbaraBB My favorite kind of chips! 2w

AnnCrystal That's tedious...Glad the bank could help you 💝💝💝. 2w

ferskner I don't drink but this looks so elegant I'm wondering what I can use instead of wine, haha! 2w

mcctrish @ferskner my husband got a great mocktail book for Christmas and he whips up some delightful and delicious drinks that look fancy 2w

mcctrish @AnnCrystal a total pain ( I changed the CC number for my kindle immediately 🤣) 2w

mcctrish @Ruthiella @BarbaraBB it‘s not Friday without chips 🤣🤣 2w

mcctrish @Tamra so far so good 2w

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Cathythoughts

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 1mo

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

Tamra Oh, I am sooooo envious! 😍 1mo

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

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

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

Ruthiella Looks wonderful! Enjoy the retreat! 🧘 1mo

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

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

AnnCrystal 🤩📚🥂🧘💝. 1mo

Susanita That looks delightful in every way. 1mo

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. 1mo

CarolynM That looks heavenly 😍 Enjoy! 4w

marleed Can I just live vicariously through you right now❤️😍 4w

Cathythoughts @squirrelbrain It‘s lovely here Helen x I look forward to your thoughts on the book. It‘s most unusual and very good. 4w

Cathythoughts @LeahBergen Cheers Leah xxx 4w

Cathythoughts @Ruthiella Thankyou friend x 4w

Cathythoughts @Aims42 Thanks 👍🏻❤️ 4w

Cathythoughts @BarbaraBB Thanks Barbara x 4w

Cathythoughts @AnnCrystal 👍🏻❤️ 4w

Cathythoughts @Susanita It is. I‘m really enjoying it. 👍🏻❤️ 4w

Cathythoughts @Lesliereadsalot Thanks Leslie, it‘s all good x 4w

Cathythoughts @CarolynM Thanks Carolyn x 4w

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

TrishB A yoga retreat! With drinks 😁 that looks fabulous! 3w

Cathythoughts @TrishB It was a lovely week. Back home now and ready for Autumn x 3w

sarahbarnes I love yoga 💕 3d

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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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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. 1mo

merelybookish @Tamra Oh! The effects are neverending! 😒I also ordered from Blackwells but am in Canada.( I guess I should order IV.) 1mo

Tamra @merelybookish indeed. Don‘t mess with books! 🤨 1mo

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) 1mo

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merelybookish

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