Cannonball Read 18

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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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Nice Little Surprise

Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle

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Best for: Fans of cozy mysteries. In a nutshell: A handful of passengers attend the soft launch of a new form of luxury travel – an airship – set for the North Pole. But someone dies, and everyone is stuck inside, possibly with a murderer. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: Before setting out on holiday I usually try to buy a fun book from the airport bookstore. I was going to get the new Thursday Murder Club, but the special ‘airport’ copy was […]

Hmmm

You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh

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Best for: Those looking for some reminders related to the Buddhist approach to live and being present. In a nutshell: Prolific writer on Buddhism Thich Nhat Hanh shares some thoughts on positivity and presence. Worth quoting: “You need to recognize that these kinds of positive elements exist and that you can benefit from their refreshing and helpful presence.” “We must always ask ourselves the question, ‘is my perception accurate?’” “The future is being made out of the present, so the best way to take care […]

A Few Twists But Not My Favourite

A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay

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Best for: Those who don’t mind a vaguely unreliable narrator. Those who enjoy a bit of ‘he had it coming’ in their crime novels. In a nutshell: Hazel and Fox were sort of vigilante serial killers who now have a child. Fox has decided that they need to stop so they don’t risk their child’s way of life by getting caught, but Hazel is not satisfied with this and soon makes what might be a very costly mistake. Worth quoting: “I can’t tell what’s life […]

I Wanted to Like This

Olive by Emma Gannon

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Best for: People who are childfree by choice, people who have kids but are interested in knowing a bit more about what their childfree friends’ lives are like. In a nutshell: Olive is a successful writer in her early 30s (I think) who is going through some major life changes alongside her three friends, all of whom are in various stages of trying to or having children. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: I’m in a childfree community and saw people talking about this […]

Challenging Things Happening to Horrible People

What a Way to Go by Bella Mackie

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Best for: People who don’t mind reading about horrible people, and who like a bit of schadenfreude. In a nutshell: Anthony – a very rich finance dude – dies at his 60th birthday gala. Was he murdered? Did he take his own life? Is something else going on? Worth quoting: “He’d always thought I was an idiot. It’s a mistake men often make, thinking their wives are stupid when they’re actually just full of rage.” “Who are these people who walk through the world with […]

They Have Been Through It

Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything by Alyson Stoner

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Best for: Fans of honest memoirs; those interested in learning more about the lives of child stars. In a nutshell: Dancer, actor, singer, songwriter, podcaster Stoner shares the first 25 years or so of their story. Worth quoting: “All I have to do is be perfect at everything and look perfect while doing it.” Why I chose it: It just sounded interesting, and memoirs are kinda my jam. Review: The book itself has myriad content notes, including rape, eating disorders, religious bigotry, and others. Stoner […]



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