Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

‘Hi! I’m Your Birthday Twin!’ A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

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If this would have been told entirely in mixed media format, I probably would have given it the fifth star. But as is, it was just a really good read. This is going to be one of those annoying reviews where I tell you to go in knowing as little as possible. Generally, it’s about the fallout when two women born on the same day in the same hospital meet again on their 45th birthday and develop a very unique relationship. Alix is a podcast […]

Ugh, I’m still thinking about the thing with the hamsters.

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

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30 Books in 30 Days, Vol. 3 Book 3/30 I figured out about half of what was going on here before it was revealed, but it didn’t matter because this book was really well written. This is only my second book by Lisa Jewell, and she is two for two (both books about teenagers who have disappeared, and they have another similarity as well but that’s spoilers). I read this in a day, staying up two hours past my bedtime to finish it (and my […]

August 2023 Leftovers

Red Cat by Peter Spiegelman

You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy

Gangland by Chuck Hogan

Death and the Good Life by Richard Hugo

You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexa Coe

Britt-Marie Was Here by Frederik Backman

Occupied City by David Peace

Sleepless City by Reed Farrel Coleman

Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

Run Time by Cathy Ryan Howard

Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline

None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

The Club by Ellery Lloyd

Not in Bronxville by Rita K. Farrelly

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Unquestionably the worst month in the calendar. Red Cat*** It’s not the writer’s fault that I just finished Robert Kolker’s excellent Lost Girls in light of the apprehension of the man they think is the Gilgo Beach murderer. But my threshold for murdered sex workers was low going into this. I only finished it because it filled a specific square for my library summer reading game. It’s not bad; the mystery is done well but it doesn’t stand out as far as the rest of […]

How Grief Takes Over

The Truth About Melody Browne by Lisa Jewell

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Best for: People who like their mysteries best when they don’t start with a murder. In a nutshell: After going on a first date to a hypnotism show, Melody starts to remember things from her childhood. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: I’ve enjoyed her books this year, and I find the audio versions are great for longer runs. What it left me feeling: Not much Review: This book is not bad. It feels different that Jewell’s other work, but it still has that […]

Loss, Mental Illness, and Betrayal

The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell

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Best for: Fans of books about families with serious challenges to overcome and issues to resolve. In a nutshell: Lorelei loves Easter. Until her youngest son dies by suicide one Easter Sunday, pushing a family already on the brink over the edge. Worth quoting: N/A (Audio book) Why I chose it: I’ve enjoyed her mystery / thrillers and saw reviews that said this one was a little different. What it left me feeling: Hopeful. Review: CN: Suicide, ill mental health (specifically hoarding) Lorelei has four […]

Another Twisty Ride

The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell

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Best for: People who enjoy thrillers. Not for people who are triggered by discussions of abusive partners. In a nutshell: Tallulah is 19 and lives with her mother, 1 year-old-son, and her boyfriend Zach. One night, Tallulah and Zach go missing, and the people they were with ostensibly didn’t know them very well. Tallulah’s mother Kim tries to figure what has happened, and is helped when new clues appear a year later. Worth quoting: N/A – Audio book Why I chose it: I enjoyed her […]



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