Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

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The Importance Of Hearing an Author Read His Own Words

Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

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Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Born a Crime” is Trevor Noah’s autobiography, up to through the present. I’m a big fan of biography and autobiography, but because this was a book club read and came highly recommended from friends and students, I looked forward to this one. Many of those who had read it and recommended it to me, suggested that I listen to the audiobook; I’m so glad I did. Mr. […]

You Never Know What You’ll Find in an Old Indie Bookstore

Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

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Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore” was an interesting read. It went quickly and was an enjoyable experience. It’s set in modern day San Francisco, where the narrator is a graphic designer who is let go from an internet startup. He’s needing work and happens by a bookstore that announces it’s open 24-hours. He goes inside and meets the enigmatic and mysterious Mr. Penumbra. After getting the job at the bookstore, he notices that […]

Intriguing Story of the First Woman Pinkerton Detective

Girl in Disguise by Greer Macallister

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Girl in Disguise by Greer Macallister My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Girl in Disguise” is the about the first woman Pinkerton officer, Kate Warne. I don’t know much about the Pinkertons and had never heard of Kate Warne. Kate Warne decides she wants more from her life after her husband dies and being childless she has some freedom to determine her future. The founder of the Pinkertons decides to take a chance on her, knowing that a woman can get information and serve as […]

I Didn’t Know Jane Austen Was So Religious

The Prayers of Jane Austen by Jane Austen

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The Prayers of Jane Austen by Jane Austen My rating: 5 of 5 stars I had the pleasure of finding this book at the Jane Austen House and Museum. I was surprised to see that she wrote prayers. I know Ms. Austen foremost for her books and a few of her letters, both of which I’ve read or I’ve taught. I’ve also not known established literary writers to apply their skills to writing prayers. As the daughter of an Anglican vicar, she’s poised to have […]

Aside From Some Britishisms, It’s Basically the Same

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling My rating: 3 of 5 stars I heard that reading the British version of the HP series gives American readers a slightly different experience, so I decided to give it a try. It’s been at least three years since I read the first book and probably twice that since I read the later ones. What I can say is the there is definitely a much more “British” feel for the beginning of this book than I […]



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