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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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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 […]

Stories Come Full Circle

The Black House by Peter May

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Rating: 3.5 Stars In a nutshell: Fin has been summoned to return to the island he left nearly two decades ago to assist in a murder investigation. Best for: Those who like a mystery with roots in childhood. Quote that made me think: N/A Why I chose it: May is author who writes mostly mysteries set on the island of Lewis, which is one of my favorite places in Scotland. I accidentally started reading the final book in the series, so immediately jumped back to […]

Tech Has Only Gotten Worse

Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech by Sara Wachter-Boettcher

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Rating: 4 Stars In a nutshell: Author Wachter-Boettcher explores what is so very wrong with modern technology. Best for: Those interested in how horribly tech has gone wrong, and the problems that persist today. Quote that made me think: “When those values reflect a narrow world view, one defined by privileged white men dead set on disruption at all costs, things fall apart for everyone else.” Why I chose it: This has been on my to read list for years, and the audio book was […]



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