Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

Merry Christmas, here’s a book about cancer.

Daughter of Family G by Ami McKay

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At a recent Christmas party, a few friends did a ‘white elephant’ gift exchange, but with books. This was the book I walked away with, and I initially wasn’t sure how to feel about it. A memoir about hereditary cancer didn’t seem like something I’d normally get into over the holidays, but it came with rave reviews and the fact that it was penned by Ami McKay was enough to at least crack the first chapter. … and then I couldn’t put it down. McKay […]

“Make no mistake. This is a planet of microbes. We are here at their pleasure. They don’t need us at all.”

The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson

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This was an absolutely fascinating read, chock-full of interesting information told in a warm and funny way. Bill Bryson comes off as someone who is genuinely excited to teach this material, which is my favorite kind of person to learn from. Also, I listened to the last hour or so of the audiobook while running a marathon on Sunday, and I’ll tell you, there is no greater motivation to keep yourself moving than listening to all the different ways your body is slowly dying! “It’s […]

A refreshing conversation about sexuality and spirituality…

Shameless by Nadia Bolz-Weber

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As someone who grew up in the Christian tradition in the 90s, this was a book I am very thankful for. It was not uncommon in the circles of my youth to have any conversations about sex include all of the following: don’t even THINK about sex until you are married…before marriage you need to suppress your sexuality, be ultra-modest, and be careful to not tempt the boys… when you DO get married tho, flip that switch and unleash your inner nympho… oh, and also, […]

I still can’t believe I told the internet I was reading this book.

Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel

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So, um, it is a big deal for me that I put this on my digital book shelf. And a big deal that I read it. On the one hand, reading it made sense because when there is something I want to learn about I tend to turn to a book, but reading something with the word “erotic” in the title makes me heckin’ uncomfortable. Yet, here we are. As I focus on my wellness (in all regards) I was looking to learn more about […]

Emmalita was right

The Vagina Bible: The vulva and the vagina - separating the myth from the medicine by Dr. Jen Gunter

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Official book description: Does eating sugar cause yeast infections? Does pubic hair have a function? Should you have a vulvovaginal care regimen? Will your vagina shrivel up if you go without sex? What’s the truth about the HPV vaccine? So many important questions, so much convincing, confusing, contradictory misinformation! In this age of click bait, pseudoscience, and celebrity-endorsed products, it’s easy to be overwhelmed-whether it’s websites, advice from well-meaning friends, uneducated partners, and even healthcare providers. So how do you separate facts from fiction? Obstetrician […]

Non-Fiction Round Up

Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist by Franchesca Ramsey

Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide by Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou

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Advice in the age of the internet, and a scary as hell Silicon Valley story. (3 stars) Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist by Franchesca Ramsey I will be the first to admit that I’m not the target audience for this book. Franchesca Ramsey had always hoped to go viral on YouTube, but never expected it would be for her spoof video What White Girls Say… to Black Girls. When that video blew up, she ended up in the center […]



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