Jul 6, 2021
Today, Chelsey and Sara discuss The Summer Book by Tove Jansson*, a contemplative and vivid book in translation about a young girl, her grandmother, and the little island they inhabit. We discuss our favorite vignettes, the endearing characters, and our recommendations for contemporary pairings—including memoir, literary fiction, and poetry.
*This episode is spoiler-free.
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Listen to our pairings: [31:50]
Books mentioned:
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Moomin books by Tove Jansson (Amazon)
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson (Amazon)
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Chelsey:
Castle of Water by Dane Hucklebridge (Amazon)
A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver (Amazon)
Memories of Low Tide by Chantal Thomas (Amazon)
Sara:
Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson (Amazon) // SSR Episode 87
Lighthousekeeping by Jeanette Winterson (Amazon)
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner (Amazon)
Pick of the week:
Chelsey: We Can Do Hard Things podcast: What the hell is FUN and why do we need it?
Sara: Tove Jansson’s Moomins and her private universe.