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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Ugh

All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions by Iliza Shlesinger

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Best for: Fans of Shlesinger. In a nutshell: Stand up comedian Shlesinger shares observations about life. Sometimes sort of funny, sometimes disturbingly ignorant. Worth quoting: “But that question, ‘What am I doing this for?,’ is one I constantly ask myself.” “In my mind, there’s still time.” Why I chose it: I’ve found Shlesinger’s stand-up specials on Netflix to be occasionally funny if not a bit ignorant and not super intelligent. The book looked like something I’d probably enjoy. Sigh. Review: Hmmmm. There are some things […]

Strange, Interesting Little Book

The Unseen Body: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy by Jonathan Reisman

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Best for: Those interested in the human body, but also books that can’t quite be categorized. In a nutshell: Author Reisman discusses different parts of the human body while also sharing his experiences with it, his experiences with patients, and … sometimes food? Worth quoting: “Empathy is not always easy, but it always matters.” “The medical community’s ignorance, as well as our biases, means that the nutrition advice we give to patients changes constantly.” Why I chose it: I like kind of weird little books […]

Oh Hell Yeah

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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Best for: Fans of really well written science fiction. Those who like a bit of humor in their fiction. In a nutshell: Ryland Grace has just awoken, alone, on a space ship. Worth quoting: There were quite a few fun little lines, but I was too busy inhaling this book to take note. Why I chose it: The Martian was one of my favorite books of the year when I read it. I think I consumed it in just a few days, and then handed […]

Yeah, I Could See That

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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Best for: Those interested in what life can be like for a child actor with an abusive parent. In a nutshell: Jennette McCurdy became famous as part of a hit Nickelodeon television series. Behind the scenes, she was doing everything she could to please her abusive, narcissistic mother. Worth quoting: N/A (Audiobook) Why I chose it: I’ve seen it in so many shops, and it is a memoir read by the author – basically half of what I’ve been reading lately. Review: Damn. Content note […]

Bad Ass Footballer

How (Not) To Be Strong by Alex Scott

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Best for: Football fans. Football players. Fans of awesome women. Fans of Alex Scott. In a nutshell: Former professional football (soccer to US folks) player and current broadcaster Alex Scott opens up about her life. Worth quoting: “There was this underlying current that, somehow, playing in America meant we were getting too big for our boots. When in reality, being in America was making me a better player for England. But it helped me understand the part of the English character that feels it has […]

Very Sweet Book

Is It Just Me? by Miranda Hart

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Best for: People looking for a gentle, sweet, memoir with some nice little life lessons and a few chuckles. In a nutshell: Actress and comedian Hart shares stories and lessons of her life through the mechanism of talking to her younger self. Worth quoting: N/A (Audiobook) Why I chose it: Hart always struck me as a kind and fun woman. Plus, as a fellow very tall woman, I appreciate that she’s been able to make a career in film and television. Review: I first became […]



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