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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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Fairly Dramatic Twist

Murder at Holly House by Denzil Meyrick

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Best for: Those who enjoy a little bit of wry humor with their cozy mystery. In a nutshell: Inspector Grasby has been sent to a village to help investigate some thefts, but while there, at least one body is discovered. Worth quoting: (Shows the style of humor in the book) “Let me tell you, being assailed at gunpoint is by no means my favourite way to spend time.” Why I chose it: I got sucked in by the display at Waterstones. Review: This was a […]

We All Know MLMs Are A Bummer, But Here Is More Proof

Little Bosses Everywhere by Bridget Read

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Best for: Those interested in a compelling history of pyramid schemes and their evolution into multi-level marketing schemes. In a nutshell: Author Read provides the history of pyramid schemes and the modern turn to MLMs, framed on the backdrop of a Mary Kay consultant named Monique. Worth quoting: “We are taken care of as consumers, not as human beings.” Why I chose it: I find MLMs disgusting and fascinating. Review: What an great read. Author Read took a topic that is definitely intriguing, but managed […]

Slow But Worthy Burn

A Fatal Crossing by Tom Hindle

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Best for: Those looking for a straightforward mystery that holds a few twists. In a nutshell: Officer Birch is working on the Endeavor when a man dies, and another man – a detective from London – insists on investigating the death. Is it murder? An accident? Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: Had finish the author’s catalog as I’ve so enjoyed his other books. Review: Unlike the other three books Hindle has written that I have read, this book is told solely from the […]

Cute Little Dog Tale

Sitka Sue's Super Power by Susan M. K. Pritchard

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Best for: Kids who like animal stories but like a little bit of meat in them. In a nutshell: The (true-ish) story of how a puppy found its new home. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: I am related to the author! Review: As stated above, I am related to the author, so please keep that in mind. This story is based on the author’s experience of being removed from a flight when trying to transport her newly-adopted puppy home. Its the rare example […]

Fascinating Exploration of Language

Wordslut by Amanda Montell

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Best for: Those interested in learning more about how our language is shaped by – and shapes – society. Everyone who speaks US English. In a nutshell: Author Montell explores a variety of aspects of language and how it reinforces and can be used to fight the patriarchy. Worth quoting: N/A (but only because it was an audio book and usually I was running while listening so didn’t have a way to note something down) Why I chose it: The topic was intriguing to me. […]

It’s A Bummer When Loads of People Could be a Suspect in Your Murder

Murder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle

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Best for: Fans of cozy mysteries. In a nutshell: Laurence and Eva are getting married in Italy. The bride is running late to the ceremony and then we hear a scream. So … what’s happened? Worth quoting: N/A (though the writing is good, just nothing stood out to me). Why I chose it: Working my way through Hindle’s back catalogue Review: Third book of Hindle’s that I’ve read and probably my favorite so far. This book is 360 pages long and the murder in question […]



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