Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


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The Kopp Sisters

Miss Kopp’s Midnight Confessions by Amy Stewart

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It’s been so long since I listened to the first two books in this series, I was worried that coming back would be confusing or disappointing. Luckily, Amy Stewart has built such strong characters that it only took a few minutes to get reoriented to the world of the Kopp sisters. And while I’d definitely recommend reading the series from the beginning, this could be read on its own. The Kopp sisters were actual people. Constance is the first lady sheriff’s deputy of Bergen County, […]

Titanium Noir

Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway

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I was lured in by another beautiful cover on the library shelf. A reference to William Gibson mixed with Raymond Chandler on the back, and I obviously had to bring this one home. Now that I’ve finished, I can say I’m glad that bright green caught my eye, but I’m not sure I’ll be actively searching out more Nick Harkaway. I’ve said before I love a gritty detective novel with a twist, and that’s just what this is. This is set in a future with […]

More Women Getting Justice

Silenced by Ann Claycomb

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I am struggling to write this review. This book was good and I enjoyed it and I absolutely recommend it. Let’s just put that upfront. A solid almost four-star read. Like, a 3.85. Really. So why do I want to complain about it? I guess it’s because it is another entry in my new favorite subgenre – post-#metoo feminist fiction with a magical realism or fairy tale bent – but it just isn’t quite as excellent as other books I’ve read recently. It mostly suffers […]

A Russia I Never Knew

The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

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I believe there is a certain amount of fate and luck when it comes to reading. Picking up the right book at the right time is crucial for a mood reader and there have been many times when I found a book I wanted to read but just couldn’t slide into for whatever reason. Sometimes I’m able to set it aside and come back, sometimes they never get their time to shine. Luckily, this book and I finally clicked on the third attempt and I’m […]

The Cozy I Needed

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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I’ve been hearing about this book for awhile now, first when it was the self-published phenomenon (I think I even checked it out on KU at some point), and then when Tor picked it up and it was a major publisher phenomenon. But “cozy fantasy”??? When I’m very much not a fan of cozy mysteries? I figured it would be boring with forced quirky characters and improbable coincidences. That’s what “cozy” means to me when it comes to stories. Well, as much as my husband […]

This Is What It Sounds Like

This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You by Susan Rogers & Ogi Ogas

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First things first, I impulse grabbed this at the library because of this astounding cover. Absolutely gorgeous. And what a lucky discovery for me, because this book was so dang good! I never finish non-fiction, so the fact that I actually got to the end and enjoyed it all the way through is truly impressive. I think something interesting is happening in science & nature writing – it’s gotten more and more interesting and the quality of the writing has significantly improved. It’s just much […]



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