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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Some Unexpected Twists

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

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Best for: Fans of multi-perspective stories and jump back and forth across time. In a nutshell: A baby was found well taken-care of in a sparse mansion. Nearby are three adults dead by suicide. 24 years later, that same baby inherits the mansion and wants to know what happened to her parents all those years ago. Worth quoting: N/A Audio book Why I chose it: I’d seen this in an airport bookstore a few months back, and then it popped up as a recommendation on […]

A Lot to Take In

The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings: Transforming Suffering Into Peace, Joy and Liberation by Thich Nhat Hanh

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Best for: Those interested in learning more about Buddhism. In a nutshell: Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh shares an overview of some of the basic tenets of Buddhism. Worth quoting: I underlined and starred so, so much. Why I chose it: I’ve read some very basic writings on Buddhism many years ago; I’m not more interested in learning more to see if it is a spiritual path I’d like to learn more about. What it left me feeling: Calm. Review: I tend to think of […]

How Am I Just Learning This Now?!

Period Power by Maisie Hill

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Best for: Anyone who menstruates and wants to know how they can use their cycle to their advantage. In a nutshell: Author Hill looks at different aspects of one’s menstrual cycle, as well as different challenges and complications people face and how to possibly address them. Worth quoting: “The mental switch you need to make is to realise that your feelings here are very real and have nothing to do with your hormones, but your hormones are helping you to give voice to them, and […]

Intersectional Witchy Fiction

Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson

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Best for: People looking for magical worlds set in contemporary time, without supporting, say, anti-trans authors. In a nutshell: Witches are real, and there is a prophesy that a newly discovered teen, Theo, might bring about something very, very bad. A group of friends who were young witches together and have now followed different paths all become involved in addressing this. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: I believe this was the last book I received before I ended a book subscription. What it […]

Insight Into a Profession

Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist by Dr Richard Shepherd

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Best for: Those interested in the details of forensic pathology. In a nutshell: Forensic pathologist Dr Shepherd shares his experience in the field, along with how his work impacted his life and the lives of his family members. Worth quoting: N/A Audio book Why I chose it: Although I no longer work in emergency preparedness, I do still find the field fascinating, and because I did work on mass fatality response planning in particular, I What it left me feeling: Contemplative Review: This book basically […]

I Mean, Damn

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent

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Best for: Anyone with a strong stomach and a desire to read a deeply disturbing but also kind of funny revenge fantasy. I had a fairly long travel day yesterday, involving two short flights but a lot of airport time. I started the book at 11:30. I finished it at about 5pm. In a nutshell: Content notes for the book and the review: sexual assault, pedophilia, murder, animal cruelty, probably a lot of other things Influencer Kitty accidentally killed someone who was about to sexually […]



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