Cannonball Read 10

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ardaigle

I am a born and bred southerner and recent transplant to the Midwest. I read because I want to, because I NEED to, and because I'm possibly ignoring the frigid temperatures. Until spring, and then I may read outside. I also enjoy cooking, witty banter, and cheese. All the cheese.

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Crazy Good: lives up to the crazy hype

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

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The hot picks shelf at my library is a thing to behold. Even when I am there just to attend book club, or to bring the kiddo and I “don’t need any books” this display on the way in and out always catches my eye. I of course had heard of the phenomenon (both film, and book) Crazy Rich Asians but hadn’t picked it up yet. However, yet another book club I am in has it on its list and I am a sucker for getting pretend-doesn’t-really-matter “credit” for reading a book, so it was at the forefront of my […]

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11/18/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:41 |

Holmes: better left alone

The Beekeeper's Apprentice, or On the Segregation of the Queen by Laurie R. King

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The first pick for my library book club came in with a whimper. Overall, we (self included) didn’t really like this book. This was an interesting endeavor because King takes Sherlock’s Holmes out of retirement, and back into the fray, with the addition of the plucky Mary Russell, a whip smart teenager who befriends Holmes and keeps him on his toes. In addition to Holmes there is the familiar cast of characters: Mrs. Hudson, Watson, and Mycroft. Watson is more secondary as Russell serves to fill his place as the right hand of Holmes. I think what King did is […]

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10/27/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:40 |

Brian K. Vaughan – take my money.

Paper Girls: Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan

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I am an unabashed Brian K. Vaughan fan – Y the Last Man, Runaways, and Saga are all inspired series’ and I was excited for this one, boasting a rad group of female protagonists. As the story begins, we meet the “paper girls” who are newspaper delivery girls in the suburbs in the late 80s. It is the day after Halloween and the weird-os are still out, but what they presume is post-Halloween hijinks is really warring elements of otherworldly creatures. Throw in a little time travel to a modern timeline and we have the makings of a great science […]

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10/27/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:39 |

I’ll be up at night from reading this book

I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara

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One of my pals started a horror book club and McNamara’s book was selected. It was already on my radar, but this put it at the top of the list. Unfortunately, it is so dang popular that I wasn’t able to get the book until after the meet-up, but once the audio hit my inbox I was committed. I heeded the advice of everyone else which was NOT to listen to it at night time. This was my early morning walk/morning commute listen. Definitely a lights on read, as it is a horrifying tale. This is an outstanding book, and […]

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10/27/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:38 |

Classic King – not for the faint of heart

The Stand by Stephen King

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I adore post-apocalyptic literature and have read many of the Stephen King biggies (The Shining, Misery, Carrie, Pet Cemetary, It, Salem’s Lot, Christine, Needful Things, Thinner) so not sure why I hadn’t read The Stand but I think the size of the volume probably had something to do with it. At 1153 pages The Stand is less a hobby and moreso a lifestyle choice. His fifth book, written in 1978, it was definitely a blast from the past. I snagged the copy held for me at the library and was downright crestfallen to learn that I actually picked up the 10th […]

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9/23/2018 |

Joy in a comicbook form – great to read, great to gift, two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Lumberjanes: Beware the Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis

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The Lumberjanes fill me with so much joy it is hard to encapsulate on the page. I want to sing about it from the rooftops, and I just might do so, to get more people reading these powerful comics. I first heard of this delightful series from the Literary Disco podcast, my go to source for reading material. I don’t read a ton of comics/graphic novels, so I sort of put it out of my mind, and I am kicking myself squarely in the butt for waiting so long. The Lumberjanes are scouts at the “Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle […]

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9/16/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:37 |

Not my favorite Moore, but, serviceable humor: a resounding shrug.

A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore

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I am a huuuuuge Christopher Moore fan. He won me with Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal. And, for that I am indebted to him because listing it as one of my favorite books is what led to my fiance messaging me on OkCupid. So, Moore, high five buddy. I have read a number of his other works and particularly adore the Pine Cove series and reread “The Stupidest Angel” every year for Christmas for the past 7 years. With all that said, this one did not really flip my skirt up. It has all the elements of […]

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9/16/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:36 |

Miss Marple of Botswana – comforting and interesting when you need a break

Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 2) by Alexander McCall Smith

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I read the first book in this series a few years ago and, from what I saw of my Goodreads review and the slight tickle in my brain, I enjoyed it. I was interested in picking up a straightforward mystery and remembered this series and moved on to book two. It was fine. Precious Romatswe is referred to in many reviews as the Miss Marple of Botswana, and if you enjoy a homey mystery with a vibrant cast of characters, than you may want to give the series a try. In these books the mystery takes a backseat to the […]

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8/26/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:35 |


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