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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I See the Appeal

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

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Best for: Fans of cleverly constructed who done its. In a nutshell: A group of retirees investigate the murders of contractors planning to expand their retirement community. Worth quoting: N/A (Audio book) Why I chose it: I think the second or third book in this series was recently released, and I keep seeing this everywhere. I decided to see if I could enjoy a fiction audio book. Turns out I can. What it left me feeling: Impressed Review: What fun. Which, I know, weird thing […]

Is This Accurate? Hope So.

Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living by Linnea Dunne

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Best for: People who liked all those hygge books that came out a few years back. Suckers for tactile, pretty books. In a nutshell: Author Dunne offers tips based in her Swedish upbringing, which she says was heavily influenced by lagom. Worth quoting: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” (Allegedly an old Swedish saying?) Why I chose it: I mean, the size? The cover? Fun little tips for life? Sign me up. What it left me feeling: A bit inspired Review: This book […]

The British Press Need to Do Better

Spare by Prince Harry

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Best for: Those interested in a very different perspective on not just the British royal family overall, but how life in it has impacted Prince Harry and his family. In a nutshell: Member of the British Royal family, second child to Princess Diana and Prince Charles (hence ‘spare’,) provide insight into his childhood, young adulthood, and adulthood, focusing often on the machinations of the British press (and his family’s complicity). Worth quoting: I mean, there’s a lot here, but everyone’s focused on him talking about […]

It’s Not All In My Head

Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis by Ada Calhoun

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Best for: Women at the start of their midlife. In a nutshell: Author Calhoun explores the unique challenges that Gen X women are facing as they enter and continue through midlife. Worth quoting: “But Gen Xers entered life with ‘having it all’ not as a bright new option but as a mandatory social condition.” “The last think we need at this stage of life is self-help…What we need at this stage isn’t more advice, but solace.” Why I chose it: Well, by most accounts I […]

More Can Happen Without Mobile Phones

Writers & Lovers by Lily King

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Best for: Those who enjoy a well done love triangle that doesn’t consume the main character. In a nutshell: In the late 90s, writer Casey is working in a restaurant, trying to finish a novel six years in the making, and processing the recent sudden death of her mother. Worth quoting: “I think of all the people playing roles, getting further and further away from themselves, from what moves them, what stirs them all up inside.” “You don’t realize how much effort you’ve put into […]

What Does the Memoir Writer Owe Those In Their Story?

Out of the Corner by Jennifer Grey

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Best for: Fans of the actress. In a nutshell: Actress Jennifer Grey – best known for her role as Baby in Dirty Dancing – shares stories from her life, from childhood until now. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: Someone was raving about it. How it left me feeling: Ambivalent. Review: How does one handle having a major success in their field and then ultimately not being able to reproduce it? What is it like when people who don’t know you are commenting on […]



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