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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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Wild That the Idea of ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Is Controversial Now

Don’t Be Evil: Bad Bosses, Fake Promises, and My Escape from Big Tech by Claire Stapleton

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Rating: 3 Stars In a nutshell: Author Stapleton shares the story of how Google forced her out in retaliation for trying to improve the workplace. Best for: Anyone who still thinks corporations might actually care about their employees. Anyone embarking on their journey of improving the workplace. Quote that made me think: N/A Why I chose it: My partner works in tech and is heavily involved in workplace organizing. Oh, the stories he could tell… Review: Before writing this, I checked out some of the […]

Clever Conceit That Mostly Works

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

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Rating: 3.5 In a nutshell: Sybil is a retired, divorced law clerk who writes letters (and occasionally emails) to pretty much anyone and everyone. We get a look at the letters she sends (and receives) over the course of a decade. Best for: Those who enjoy small stories that take place over longer periods of time. Quote that made me think: N/A (which is kind of surprising) Why I chose it: Book club. Review: This is an interesting way to tell someone’s story. It is […]

Definitely Don’t Read the Audio Book

You With the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate

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Rating: 2 Stars In a nutshell: Anger, vulnerability, and desperately needing an honest editor. Best for: I can see that many people have sung the praises of this book. If you’re interested in reading it, maybe see if the people who liked it seem to have similar taste to you? And no matter what, don’t pick the audio book. Quote that made me think: N/A Why I chose it: Memoir read by the author. That’s like, at least 25% of what I read. Kinda wish […]

Creepy and Cozy? Or Creepy and Claustrophobic

The Girl Who Died by Ragnar Jónasson

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Rating: 3.5 Stars In a nutshell: Una has left Reykjavik to take a job in a remote small town in Iceland, spending the winter teaching two young girls. While there, things transpire. Best for: Fans of the genre of cozy, Icelandic mysteries. Quote that made me think: N/A Why I chose it: I love Ragnar Jónasson’s books. Review: Una is a bit of a frustrating character, but also somewhat relateable. She’s lost and looking to change things up, and while a move in general seems […]

Who Is Really Responsible?

Culpability by Bruce Holsinger

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Rating: 4 Stars In a nutshell: Noah, Loralei, Charlie, Alice and Izzy are a family of five heading to Charlie’s last lacrosse tournament before he heads to university on a scholarship. He is behind the wheel of the family’s self-driving minivan, with his dad Noah next to him. There is a car accident, and the individuals in the other car die. Best for: Those wrestling with the creeping of AI into every aspect of our lives, and what that means for personal and communal responsibility. […]

Dark But Also Sweet

Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin

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Rating: 4 Stars In a nutshell: Gilda is anxious. Or maybe depressed? Or perhaps having a heart attack? She’s definitely unemployed and needs a job. So why not a Catholic church receptionist? Perfect for a gay atheist. Best for: Those who liked books like “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” Quote that made me think: “I am smiling despite it. I am presenting as happy because people prefer that.” “I find it so bizarre that I occupy space, and that I am seen by other people.” […]



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