Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

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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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So Many People Failed Her

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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Best for: People interested in how youth stardom, misogyny, and failures of the justice system can impact someone. In a nutshell: Singer Spears shares her story, from being a teen star and one of the most famous people in the English-speaking world, through the conservatorship that kept her under lock and key for over a dozen years. Worth quoting: “I accomplished a lot during that time when I was supposedly incapable of taking care of myself.” Why I chose it: As someone who consumed a […]

There Are Runners and Then There Are RUNNERS

Solo by Jenny Tough

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Best for: Runners; those looking for some inspiration and motivation. In a nutshell: Author Tough runs, solo, across mountain ranges on five continents. Worth quoting: “The thing that I know for sure is that you are tougher than you think you are.” Why I chose it: I run. What it left me feeling: Impressed Review: I started listening to this book as I waited to start my fifteenth half marathon race. I though I would find it motivating, but really I was just overwhelmed by […]

Unlikable Likable Lead

People Who Knew Me by Kim Hooper

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Best for: People who enjoy novels that constantly move through time. In a nutshell: Emily didn’t die on 9/11, but everyone thinks she did. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: BBC just turned it into a radio play, and when I heard the description of the book I knew I had to read it. It took awhile to find a copy, but I think it was worth it. What it left me feeling: Conflicted. Review: This book jumps back and forth through time, starting […]

Bit Different From the Show

Wool by Hugh Howey

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Best for: Those who like their science fiction without a ton of world-building In a nutshell: The Silo is a 130+ story underground bunker, housing 10,000 people. Juliette is a mechanic there who ends up discovering more about this world than she is meant to. Worth quoting: (Nothing jumped out at me.) Why I chose it: I thoroughly enjoyed the first season of Silo, which is roughly based on the first third or so of this book. What it left me feeling: Intrigued. Review: I […]

The Character Development Is Where It’s At

The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman

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Best for: Fans of the series – you should really read the first three before you read this one. In a nutshell: The best octogenarians out there are back to solve another crime – this one hitting closer to home. Worth quoting: N/A (Audio book) Why I chose it: I tore through the first three of these books and couldn’t wait to read what these folks are up to next. What it left me feeling: Content Review: Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim are back. Oh […]

How to Make A Difference

Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (And the Next) by Dean Spade

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Best for: Anyone who is interested in building community and addressing challenges while working outside the traditional methods. In a nutshell: Author Spade discusses the concept of mutual aid and how it differs from the concepts of non-profit and charity work, and offers tips for successful solidarity work. Worth quoting: (There is a lot, but the below paragraph I think helped me to shift what changing the world means to me.) “Solidarity is what builds and connects large-scale movements. In the context of professionalized nonprofit […]



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