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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More Heartfelt and Hilarious Storytelling

Broken by Jenny Lawson

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Best for: Fans of amazing, absurd stories. Fans of sincerity and genuine kindness. In a nutshell: The Bloggess returns with her third (I think) collection of essays, which run from tears streaming down your face funny to deeply moving. Worth quoting: So much, but audio book, so I didn’t get a chance to write them down. The very last line of the afterward of the audio version, however, was perfect. Why I chose it: I’ve read her previous books, and I love listening to her […]

ORGANIZE ALL THE THINGS

The Home Edit: Conquering the Clutter with Style by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin

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Best for: People who like to look at interior design porn. People who want to organize. People who have some measure of disposable income. In a nutshell: Joanna and Clea share their organizing philosophy, room by room, and share some gorgeous photos of different options. Also some famous people’s pantries. Worth quoting: “We know you’re fantasizing about all your dry goods in pretty jars — and they’ll get there! — but first, be realistic about your time, experience, and abilities.” Why I chose it: I […]

Mean Girls, But Like, REALLY Mean Girls

The Lies You Told by Harriet Tyce

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Best for: Anyone who likes a little private school intrigue, and who also has the stomach for some seriously cruel In a nutshell: A mother returns to where she was raised, with her daughter in tow. Things have changed … or have they? Why I chose it: Part of a paperback sale, and it looked pretty intriguing. Review: Sadie has fled the US – and her husband – with her 11-year-old daughter Robin. Due to some cruel pre-death machinations by her mother, Sadie is able […]

Different Perspective on Anti-Racism Work

What White People Can Do Next: From Allyship to Coalition by Emma Dabiri

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Best for: White people looking for perspectives on the best ways we can effectively dismantle white supremacy and the institutions connected to it. In a nutshell: Author Dabiri shares her thoughts on where some of the current anti-racism focus is misdirected, and offers alternatives. Worth quoting: “What we do require here is an understanding, not so much of an intersectionality of identities, but an intersectionality of issues.” “My fear is that much of the anti-racist literature is an iteration of the same process of maintaining […]

She Seems Like A Lot, But Also, So What

The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson

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Best for: Those who enjoy essays and memoirs from celebrities. In a nutshell: Actress and performed Casey Wilson shares stories from her life – mostly adulthood, though some from her childhood. Worth quoting: That title and the origin behind it – I like it a lot. Why I chose it: Famous woman memoirs, read by the author, is my jam. Review: I generally have enjoyed Wilson’s work when I come across it. I don’t recall much of her from Saturday Night Live, but I did […]

Lots of History

We Had A Little Real Estate Problem: The Unheralded Story of Native Americans & Comedy by Kliph Nesteroff

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Best for: Those with an interest in the history of comedy; those interested in the ways that US and Canadian popular culture have excluded groups, specifically Native Americans / Indigenous people. In a nutshell: Author Neteroff provides a comprehensive history of Native American comedy interspersed with vignettes about modern-day Native American comedians. Why I chose it: andtheItoldyousos reviewed it and it sounded so interesting. Review: I wanted to enjoy this book more than I did. I think it might be one of the few cases […]



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