Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

My first Wharton, but I think others are probably better

Bunner Sisters by Edith Wharton

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Gosh guys I was hoping for a lighthearted read after my recent string of apocalyptic tear-jerkers, but this… was not that.  The titular Bunner Sisters are middle-aged spinster sisters in early 1900 New York City. They own a millinery/dress shop, appropriately called “Bunner Sisters” and take care of each other in a pleasant, if dull, routine. Ann Eliza buys a clock for her little sister Evelina for her birthday. The gift of the clock sets them down a path that ends (spoiler?) in what can […]

1907 vs 2007 – when would you rather have lived?

Astor Place Vintage by Stephanie Lehmann

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This book is told from the viewpoints of two women, Amanda and Olive, who live 100 years apart.  Olive is in 1907 New York while Amanda is the modern 2007 character.  The premise sounded intriguing – Amanda is a vintage clothing shop owner who discovers a journal in an old muff.  Olive is the author of said journal, who has to struggle to survive on her own after the death of her father leaves her nearly destitute.  I’ve read several books by Lauren Willig that […]



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