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Based in Glasgow. Used to review under the name Lollygagger. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: ASKReviews' Quick Questions interview - as Lollygagger.)

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Interesting Even if You’re Familiar with the Topic

All That Remains by Sue Black

January 11, 2025 by ASKReviews 1 Comment

Best for: Those interested in forensic anthropology. Not for those who find the discussion of death (and specifics surrounding the investigation of it) to be traumatizing. In a nutshell: Forensic Anthropologist Black shares her experience with the dead and the living. Worth quoting: “If we cannot influence it, perhaps we shouldn’t waste precious time worrying about it.” Why I chose it: I’ve been interested in the field of forensic anthropology for awhile. Review: If you’ve read my reviews a bunch of the years (or if […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Biography/Memoir Tagged With: science, Sue Black

ASKReviews's CBR17 Review No:5 · Genres: Audiobooks, Biography/Memoir · Tags: science, Sue Black ·
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Great Nature Story; Odd Personal Story

Island of Dreams by Dan Boothby

January 8, 2025 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: Fans of nature writing that also has a background story. In a nutshell: Author Boothby became fascinated by author Gavin Maxwell and the life he lived in Scotland, and spent time living where he did. Worth quoting: “…a genius doesn’t necessarily make for an easy person to live with or to know.” “For once in my life I knew what it was to have purpose. Up until then, my life had been goal-orientated, which is all very well, but once you achieve a […]

Filed Under: Non-Fiction Tagged With: Dan Boothby, nature

ASKReviews's CBR17 Review No:4 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: Dan Boothby, nature ·
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A Few Twists, Some Predictable

The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

January 3, 2025 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: Fans of the genre. In a nutshell: Jane Finn has some important war-related documents. Unfortunately, she has been missing for years, and even though The Great War is over, those documents are important. However, through a few seemingly random interactions, friends Tommy and Tuppence end up trying to track Jane down. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: I’ve been enjoying her books and plays, and so placed holds on whatever the library had, and this was the first to become available. Review: […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Mystery Tagged With: agatha christie

ASKReviews's CBR17 Review No:3 · Genres: Audiobooks, Mystery · Tags: agatha christie ·
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Cats: Providing the Perspective You Need

We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida (E. Madison Shimoda, translator)

January 2, 2025 by ASKReviews 1 Comment

Best for: Cat lovers. Those who enjoy a slightly melancholy, but also hopeful, look at everyday life. In a nutshell: Five individuals seek assistance from a mysterious clinic. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: My sister gave it to me for Christmas. She knows me well. Review: I read most of this book in one sitting – where I am, 2 January is also a holiday, and I enjoyed the return of sunny weather by sitting indoors devouring this sweet book. The book is […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Syou Ishida (E. Madison Shimoda, translator)

ASKReviews's CBR17 Review No:2 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: Syou Ishida (E. Madison Shimoda, translator) ·
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The Story Is Interesting, But the Writing Is Not Good

My Story by Lewis Hamilton (Timothy Collings ghostwriter)

January 1, 2025 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: I cannot imagine anyone other than a new Lewis Hamilton fan finding this book interesting. In a nutshell: Lewis Hamilton shares his journey to Formula One, ending at the end of his very first season as a Formula 1 driver (so 1985-2007, essentially). Worth quoting: “But I do not want to be the Tiger Woods of motor racing – just being the Lewis Hamilton of motor racing will be cool enough for me.” “It is mostly mental energy that you are losing; you […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Sports Tagged With: Lewis Hamilton (Timothy Collings ghostwriter)

ASKReviews's CBR17 Review No:1 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Sports · Tags: Lewis Hamilton (Timothy Collings ghostwriter) ·
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Truly Ambivalent (also, CANNONBALL)

Butter by Asako Yuzuki

December 24, 2024 by ASKReviews 6 Comments

(Translation of the book by Polly Barton) Best for: People looking for a very long book to sink their teeth into; people who enjoy romantic descriptions of meals. In a nutshell: Journalist Rika is after an interview with Manako Kajii, who is about to undergo a retrial after being convicted of murder three former boyfriends. When she finally gets a meeting with Manako, her life takes a turn. Worth quoting: “A far more important question, she had come to understand, was how to enjoy this […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Asako Yuzuki

ASKReviews's CBR16 Review No:52 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: Asako Yuzuki ·
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