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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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Could Not Stop Reading It

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

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Rating: 4.5 In a nutshell: Natalie is a tradwife influencer with five kids and one on the way. She lives on a farm and posts on social media about her life (keeping the two nannies and many farmhands off screen, of course). One morning she wakes up and finds herself still on the farm, but her children are different and it appears to be some time in the 1800s. Is she dreaming? Is she part of some sort of reality show? What is happening? Best […]

History May Not Repeat Itself But It Does Rhyme

The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick

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Rating: 3.5 Stars In a nutshell: Four women living outside D.C. in the 1960s find themselves at crossroads, motivated by reading ‘The Feminine Mystique.’ Best for: Those who enjoy stories of women finding themselves. Those who need a reminder of where we’ve been given where we are headed. Quote that made me think: “Somebody has to have the babies, don’t they? If they can?” Why I chose it: I was looking for a book about women, written by a women, as I’ve been reading a […]

A Couple of Fine Mysteries

Murder at the Black Cat Cafe by Seishi Yokomizo

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Rating: 3 Stars In a nutshell: In two separate, unrelated mysteries, the victim isn’t entirely clear. Best for: Fans of this genre – Yokomizo is a famous author of Japanese mysteries. Quote that made me think: N/A Why I chose it: It was a gift from my partner for my birthday. Review: Both of these stories focus on the idea that we might not be entirely sure of who the victim is. In the first, a woman’s body is found in the back garden of […]

Stories of In-Home Vet Care

Pets and the City by Dr Amy Attas

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Rating: 3.5 Stars CN: Pet illness and loss. In a nutshell: Veterinarian Dr Attas started the first house call vet service in Manhattan and share stories of treating the pets of the ultra rich, the not rich, and the famous. Best for: Those who love animals, so long as one can handle some sad stories as well. Quote that made me think: N/A Why I chose it: In December we had to say goodbye to our cat of 14 years, Tigger. You may remember him […]

Why Giant Companies and Government Policies Suck

Enshitification by Cory Doctorow

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In a nutshell: Journalist Doctorow explores how technology is getting worse and offers ideas for what can be done to reverse the trend. Best for: Anyone is real tired of shit like having to subscribe to be able to print something from a printer they own. Quote that made me think: “Companies abuse you if they can get away with it. That’s the crux of enshitification” “A world without regulation is a catastrophe.” Why I chose it: It’s been catching my eye every time I’m […]

Really Should Have Left This One in the Drafts

Lockdown by Peter May

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In a nutshell: A pandemic has hit, and London is in full total lockdown (like, checkpoints and military shooting people who aren’t supposed to be there lockdown). While building a temporary hospital, contractors discover bones that were not there the day before. Best for: I’m not sure. Quote that made me think: N/A Why I chose it: I’ve been mostly enjoying this author this year and this one was available from the library. Review: Wooof. So this book had so much potential, but I struggled […]



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