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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That’s More Like It

Lonely Planet Pocket Glasgow by Andy Symington

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Best for: Those traveling who like to see a bit more detail in the top sights and other features of a travel guide. In a nutshell: Each neighborhood overview includes a walking tour, a map with sights, and detailed information on sight, eating, drinking, shopping, and entertainment. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: I was looking for a larger guide for Glasgow, so I bought two, and this one ended up being better for what I’m looking for. Review: Glasgow was the first stop […]

Not Enough Detail

Insight Guides - Glasgow Pocket Guide by Insight Guides

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Best for: People who like more narrative and fewer details in their guidebooks. In a nutshell: Broken down by neighborhood, this guide provides narratives but not loads of details on places to see. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: We are traveling to Glasgow later this month and sadly I could find no full-size proper travel books on the city – only pocket guides. Review: This is the first of two pocket-sized guides of Glasgow I’ll be reviewing. I started with this one because […]

Not My Favorite

Her Body & Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

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BINGO: Myths: The first short story is a clever retelling of urban legends. Best for: People who like a bit of sex with their short stories. In a nutshell: A collection of essays exploring womanhood. Worth quoting: ‘ “Do you hate my body, Mom?” she says. Her voice splinters in pain, as if she were about to cry. “You hated yours, clearly, but mine looks just like yours used to, so—“ ‘ Why I chose it: Recommended at my Book Spa appointment. Review: Some of […]

Does she?

Elena Knows by Claudia Piñeiro

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BINGO: Rep: Disability Best for: People who enjoy mysteries but who are also interested in deeper writing and social commentary. In a nutshell: Elena’s daughter Rita was found dead, hanging from the bell tower of their church. It is determined to be suicide, but Elena knows otherwise. Worth quoting: “She continues on, as if no one else existed, just like she feels no one else knows she exists.” “Not long ago I was told I was arrogant. Don’t keep the names other people give you.” […]

Is That How It Ends?

Notes From An Apocalypse: A Personal Journey to the End of the World and Back by Mark O’Connell

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BINGO: Pandemic (I know the meaning behind the square is ‘read whatever you want,’ but this seemed too perfect a fit) Best for: Anyone contemplating all the horrors in the world right now. In a nutshell: Author O’Connell travels to various parts of the world to examine how people are reacting to various apocalyptic-adjacent events. Worth quoting: “Preppers are not preparing for their fears: they are preparing for their fantasies.” “This was a new entry into the apocalyptic imaginary: bankers and hedge-fund managers, tanned and […]

Equal Parts Delight and Cringe

Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for Delicious Living by Nick Offerman

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BINGO: Landscape Best for: People who like humorous essays and who don’t mind a lot of cursing and blue humor. Not for people looking for a lot of Parks and Recreation content. In a nutshell: Actor Nick Offerman shares his thoughts on this book that is part memoir, part philosophical treatise. Worth quoting: I spent a lot of time noting things said in the book that frustrated me, but I didn’t actually type out any quotes that stuck with me. Why I chose it: I […]



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