Cannonball Read 17

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From the US. Living in the UK. Used to review under the name Lollygagger. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: ASKReviews' Quick Questions interview - as Lollygagger.)

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Can You Put a Price on a Life? Should You?

The Price of Life: In Search of What We're Worth and Who Decides by Jenny Kleeman

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Best for: Those interested in exploring not just the philosophical questions about ‘value,’ ‘worth,’ and ‘price,’ but those contemplating how to – and if we should – put a price on a life. In a nutshell: Journalist Kleeman investigates the different prices we put on lives, from hiring a hit man to covering medications to paying ransom to bomber jets. Worth quoting: “It is possible to not be a slave but still be exploited: this £23 pedicure has taken seventy-five minutes. Does £23 adequately cover […]

Run: Races and Trails Around the World by Rachel Laidler and Elspeth Beidas

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Best for: People who like to travel to their run, or who are looking for some inspiration. In a nutshell: One hundred runs and trails of varying lengths, spread across every continent (yes, even that one). Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: It was a birthday gift. Review: I’ve been running for about 15 years now. In those years I’ve run 15 half marathons, and some of the best have been ones I’ve traveled for. There was one in the Black Country near Birmingham, […]

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Would Have Loved To Not Need This Book

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD

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Best for: I mean, as it says on the tin, right? Also maybe if you’re considering becoming a parent? Might be good to consider checking it out. In a nutshell: Author Gibson explores the different types of emotionally immature parents, the impact that can have on their children as children and as adults, and offers ways of continuing on in relationship with such parents without further harming oneself. Worth quoting: “Emotionally immature parents can do a good job of taking care of their children’s physical […]

Sadly, It’s True

Keanu Reeves is not in Love with You: The Murky World of Online Romance Fraud by Becky Holmes

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Best for: Anyone interested in the world of romance fraud, as well as anyone who likes a lot of humour in their non-fiction books. Oooh, also anyone who gets some satisfaction out of people who dick around with said fraudsters. In a nutshell: Author Holmes gets a lot of clearly fake requests on social media, and so decides to play along, wasting the time of fraudsters while also investigating what makes them tick – and how anyone can be victimized by them. Worth quoting: “It […]

Still So Good

Outside by Ragnar Jónasson

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Best for: Those looking for a claustrophobic mystery told from many perspectives. In a nutshell: College friends Helena, Gunnlauger, Ármann, and Daníel are getting together for a weekend of shooting birds and catching up. But it is winter in Iceland, so really anything can happen. Worth quoting: N/A (Jónasson is an excellent author but I don’t often find myself underlining phrases in his books.) Why I chose it: I’ve read nearly all of his other books and loved them. I had no idea this one […]

Perfect Read While Recovering from Flu

Mustn’t Grumble: The Surprising Science of Everyday Ailments and Why We’re Always a Bit Ill by Graham Lawton

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Best for: Anyone who enjoys learning about little science facts and who enjoys a bit of humor with their writing. In a nutshell: Author Lawton examines the minor ailments that afflict all of us at one point or another, looking at their causes and treatments. Worth quoting: “Back in the day, before we caught up with our European neighbours and realised taht food was something to be enjoyed rather than endured, the only place in Britain where olive oil could be purchased was a pharmacy.” […]



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