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My Bookish Thoughts at the end of May
Dear Bookish friends, It was a while since I posted here. Spring, and especially May was a very busy time, with both good and bad things. I am hoping for a quieter June with more time to communicate, read and relax as we are nearing summer in Sweden. This article will be about bookish thoughts and an interesting historical revelation. My Summer Challenges This summer I will follow two challenges: 20 Book of Summer , although I will limit myself to 10 books, all from my TBR sh
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May 307 min read


20 Books of Summer
Since I have been very busy at the first half of this year, I have not participated in any real challenges, and hardly read or reviewed any books either. But, when I saw AnnaBookBel’s annual challenge of 20 Books of Summer, I decided to try out at least ten books from my TBR. Here are some of the rules (very easy and flexible) but head over to her web-site for more information. This is your first call to start planning… The #20BOS26 challenge runs from Monday June 1st to Mond
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May 142 min read


My Goals for 2026
For some time, I have been thinking if I can somehow develop my book blog, which is now more of a newsletter. After 12 years of blogging I feel it is time to change a few things. I recently read a post from Travellin’ Penguin on Getting Ready for 2026 on various things she wants to pursue during the next year. It seems to be the right time to consider new goals. In my last post I talked about joining the 52 Book Club, and that is one of the reading goals I have. But, there ar
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Dec 9, 20255 min read


#20 Books of Summer - summary
Emma @ Words and Peace and Annabookbel have once again hosted this year’s 20 Books of Summer challenge. As always, there’s a fun...
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Sep 1, 20253 min read


#20 Books of Summer - Nine Parts of Desire by Geraldine Brooks
Emma @ Words and Peace and Annabookbel are hosting this year's summer read. "Almighty God created sexual desire in ten parts, then he...
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Aug 17, 20253 min read


#20 Books of Summer and July Wrap-up
July has come to an end and it is time for a wrap-up. July is, like November, a busy month with several challenges. This year I...
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Jul 31, 20254 min read


#20 Books of Summer 2025 - June Wrap-up
Time for the June Wrap-up for 20 Books of Summer challenge. It is hosted by AnnaBookBel . I did a rather good start, and am pleased with...
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Jul 2, 20254 min read


20 Books of Summer #4-6(7)
To my own surprise, I have made a strong start with this challenge, hosted by Annabel at AnnaBookBel and Emma of Words and Peace ....
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Jun 26, 20253 min read


#20 Books of Summer - Two reviews
I have read another two books for the 20 Books of Summer challenge. The challenge is hosted by Annabel at AnnaBookBel and Emma of...
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Jun 11, 20255 min read


#20 Books of Summer - Tunnel 29 by Helena Merriman
My first book for the summer challenge is Tunnel 29. It was recommended by Rennie @ What's Nonfiction during a Nonfiction November...
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Jun 6, 20252 min read


Big Book Summer Challenge
I first saw a post about this challenge on Readerbuzz , hosted by Sue Jackson on Book by Book . Below the details, but head back to Sue's...
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Jun 3, 20252 min read


20 Books of Summer
June is here and the 20 Books of Summer challenge has started. The challenge has been taken on by AnnaBookBel and Emma of Words and...
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Jun 2, 20252 min read


20 Books of Summer
Recently, I have not participated in any challenges, due to time restraint, mainly because I have been travelling quite a lot. I think I...
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May 3, 20252 min read
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