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From the US. Living in the UK. Used to review under the name Lollygagger.

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She’s Done It Again

The Witches Are Coming by Lindy West

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Best for: People who want essays that critically explore politics and pop culture while making you laugh your ass off. In a nutshell: Author Lindy West follows up her Bestseller (and TV show!) Shrill with this book of essays exploring the Trump era, the Me Too movement, and many other aspects of political and pop culture. Worth quoting: “We need to start calling things by their real names: racism is racism, sexism is sexism, mistakes are mistakes, and they can be rectified if we do the work.” “Watching otherwise rational human beings rhapsodize about [Ted] Bundy’s ‘charm’ and ‘brilliance’ while […]

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11/10/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:44 |

Learning The History of Workers Fighting Back

The Mass Strike by Luxemburg

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Best for: People interested in the history and politics behind mass strike movements. In a nutshell: Philosopher and Marxist Luxemburg provides a history of the mass strike in Russia, and outlines how it could work in Germany (I think?). Worth quoting: “The plan of undertaking mass strikes as a serious political class action with organised workers only is absolutely hopeless.” Why I chose it: It was this month’s pick for a book club I’m in. I know some of the politicians many of my peers (and at times myself) support identify as socialists; I realized I don’t know much about […]

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11/3/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:43 |

Practical Advice For Changing the World

How to Resist: Turn Protest to Power by Matthew Bolton

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Best for: Anyone looking for some practical advice to help make meaningful policy change. In a nutshell: One of the Living Wage Campaigners and the Executive director of Citizens UK offers tips on building targeted social movements based on the success – and failure – he has experienced as a community organizer. Worth quoting: “Be intentional about what kind of change it’s worth our while putting your time into: what’s achievable, and how you could influence those decisions.” Why I chose it: A work colleague had some extra copies from what she’d ordered for an event. Review: I love a […]

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10/29/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:42 |

Time For A Walking Tour

An Opinionated guide to London Architecture by Sujata Burman, Rosa Bertoli and Taran Wilkhu

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Best for: People visiting (or living in) London who want to see a variety of examples of good / interesting architecture around the city. In a nutshell: Wallpaper* (note, I hate that the magazine title has an asterisk, as it make me want to add a line at the bottom of this review resolving the asterisk) journalists and architecture photographer provide just over 50 examples of London architecture. Mostly buildings. Worth quoting: “Why do we change our minds about what’s considered good? Why I chose it: I finally made it to the viewing platform of the Tate Modern last week, […]

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10/26/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:41 |

Casual Approach That Could Work For Me

An Edited Life: Simple Steps to Streamlining You Life, at Work and at Home by Anna Newton

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Best for: People looking for another guide to organizing their lives. In a nutshell: Author Newton offers detailed suggestions for organizing one’s life. Worth quoting: Not quotes per se, but there are definition a bunch of suggestions that I’ve underlined and will be incorporating into my life. Why I chose it: I’m a sucker for a organizational book, especially one that’s visually attractive. Review: I do love me a good home and life organizing book. As I’ve probably said before, at this point its usually good not for wholesale overhauls of how I run my work and home life, but […]

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10/12/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:40 |

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 person to be told they need to be strong.” Why I chose it: I read […]

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10/2/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:39 |

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 choice phrases. Why I chose it: This book seems to be everywhere. I’ve picked it […]

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9/30/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:38 |

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 and cups of tea in bed, but she has found that nobody is especially surprised […]

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9/12/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:37 |


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