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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Satisfying Follow-Up

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

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BINGO: Pajiba Best for: Those who have read (or watched) The Handmaid’s Tale. In a nutshell: We know that Gilead eventually fell. But how? Worth quoting: “The truth can cause a lot of trouble for those who are not supposed to know it.” “Another girl’s disgrace could rub off on you if you got too close to it.” “They said calm things like ‘You need to be strong.’ They were trying to make things better. But it can put a lot of pressure on a […]

We Can’t Only Learn From Our Parents

Educated by Tara Westover

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BINGO: Birthday: The author’s birthday is sometime in late September. Best for: People who generally trust Barack Obama’s judgment on books. In a nutshell: Tara Westover was raised in a devout Mormon household, with an overbearing father who wouldn’t allow her to go to school. She finds a way to college, and learns about so much that has been hidden from her before. Worth quoting: I listened to this one, so nothing stands out, but the writing is great so I’m sure there are many […]

Deeper Than I Expected

The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty

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Best for: Fans of Liane Moriarty, fans of mysteries that unfold in unexpected ways, and fans of books that go a little deeper than you might expect. In a nutshell: Alice and Jack Munro abandoned their baby girl – named Enigma – 70 years ago. She’s now a grandmother, and one of the sisters who rescued her has died, leaving behind some unfinished business. Worth quoting: “If her back had ever hurt like this when she was twenty she would have been hysterical, demanding painkillers […]

Well That Was Dark

Pharricide by Vincent de Swarte

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Best for: Anyone looking for something dark, evocative, and quickly read. (Note: it seems to be easier to find in the UK than the US) In a nutshell: Lighthouse keeper Lefayen is not doing well, folks. Worth quoting: N/A. Not because there wasn’t anything particularly interesting or moving; I was just so caught up in reading it that I didn’t stop to underline anything. Why I chose it: The cover drew my attention, and then the description on the back made me want to read […]

Pretty Practical Stuff Here

Advice for Future Corpses by Sallie Tisdale

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BINGO: Reading the TBR (purchased in October 2018) Best for: Those who know someone who is dying, or those who may die themselves one day. In a nutshell: Palliative care nurse Sallie Tisdale offers thoughts on both the reality of accepting (or at least acknowledging) one’s own mortality while also providing seriously practical suggestions and examples for what to expect. Worth quoting: “Our image of Grandpa at home in his own bed assumes that Grandpa likes his bed, that his house is safe and quiet, […]

She Did It Again

Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

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BINGO: Listicle (ELLE magazine Best Fall Books 2018) Best for: People who like Liane Moriarty books. In a nutshell: Nine people arrive at a health retreat looking for change. They find a little more than that. Worth quoting: “The first was a woman … wearing an oversized, brand-new-looking whit t-shirt that hung almost to her knees over black leggings, the standard outfit for an average-sized woman who starts a new exercise program and thinks her perfectly normal body should be hidden.” Why I chose it: […]



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