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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Planning for Future Adventures

London: An Unusual Guide by Rachel Howard and Bill Nash

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Best for: People interested in checking out some of the lesser known parts of London. In a nutshell: Part of the Unusual Guide series, this book provides information on hidden away or unusual gems spread across London. Worth quoting: Nothing specific, though there is a slight undertone of snark within the book that made it less austere than the usual travel guide. Why I chose it: I believe I spotted this in a tiny bookshop in Camden Market well over a year ago, assuming I’d […]

The UK Government Failed In Its COVID Response

Duty of Care: One NHS Doctor’s Story of the COVID-19 Crisis by Dr Dominic Pimenta

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Best for: Those looking for some insight into the pandemic from the perspective of a health care worker. In a nutshell: Dr Dominic Pimenta, a cardiac registrar, tells the story of his experience working in hospital during the first wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic while starting up the HEROES charity to support healthcare workers. Worth quoting: N/A (Audio book) Why I chose it: I’ve followed Dr Pimenta on Twitter, and he’s shared some strong words about the UK Government’s failures during this response. Plus, as […]

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I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are by Rachel Bloom

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Best for: Fans of Rachel Bloom, fans of comedic but heartfelt autobiographies In a nutshell: Actor / Singer / Writer Rachel Bloom shares stories from growing up, dealing with bullies, creating her career, and just living her life. Worth quoting: Loads, but I listened to the audio version while running, so couldn’t exactly take notes. Why I chose it: I loved Crazy-Ex Girlfriend. I thought it was interesting and funny and I was genuinely blown away by the team’s ability to write multiple musical numbers […]

Beautiful Wandering Writing

The Inland Sea by Madeleine Watts

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Best for: Those looking for a well-written story where the person who is screwing up as they grow is a young woman, not a young man. In a nutshell: Our nameless (why are these women always without names) main character is just out of university, a writer, and living in Australia, where the world around her is slowly dying from climate change, while she both moves further away from her dreams and sets new ones to focus on. Worth quoting: “I thought being hurt would […]

Frustrating.

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg

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Best for: Those who like to collect books of speeches. In a nutshell: Collection of Thunberg’s speeches, delivered throughout 2018 and 2019 Worth quoting: “You can’t simply make up your own facts, just because you don’t like what you hear.” “Every time we make a decision we should ask ourselves: how will this decision affect that [emission] curve?” Why I chose it: I recently subscribed to the Books That Matter box, and this was included in November’s delivery. Review: How does one review a collection […]

Bad Ass On and Off The Pitch

One Life by Megan Rapinoe

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Best for: Football (soccer) fans; people who like awesome people. In a nutshell: One of the world’s best professional footballers shares her story of growing up, becoming a star, and speaking out about things that matter. Worth quoting: “In a country of 330 million people, only 23 women get to make a living the way we do, and you need to be a gladiator just to get on the team.” Why I chose it: I love football. I am a US Women’s National Team and […]



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