So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder
If I had to say something in it's favor, I guess I'd tell you that I flew through Grant Ginder's So Old, So Young, a novel about college friends that follows them from their days just after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania into their forties. Of course, that's largely because of how … [Read more]
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
Ordinary Grace is a coming-of-age-novel about a thirteen year-old boy named Frank living in a small town in Minnesota in 1961. It covers the events of a summer marked by tragedy, in the form of accidents, suicide, and (possibly) murder. Frank's father is the local minister, so he gets a front row … [Read more]
Murder Book: a graphic memoir of a true crime obsession by Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell
Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell is a cartoonist, comedian, and true crime fanatic. Her graphic memoir is a light-hearted tribute to true crime and an exploration of why she and so many of her peers love it. I reviewed Rachel Munroe's Savage Appetites earlier this year, and I'd say this book is the funny, … [Read more]
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Silvia Moreno-Garcia's work has been hit-or-miss for me in the past. I liked Gods of Jade and Shadow, loved Mexican Gothic, but didn't much care for The Daughter of Doctor Moreau. I'm happy to report though, that I very much enjoyed The Bewitching. This is a gothic horror novel, following three … [Read more]
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Many Cannonballers have already reviewed Homegoing, and I doubt I'm going to add any profound insights with my own review. Long story short, I thought this book was amazing. I wish I'd read it much sooner. Homegoing is a family saga, starting with two half-sisters, Effia and Esi, in 18th-century … [Read more]
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
Kokoro is a lonely teenager who's been bullied by classmates to the point of dropping out of school. She spends her days in her bedroom, afraid to leave the house, until one day, her bedroom mirror starts to glow. When she touches it, she's pulled into a strange castle, along with 6 other teens. The … [Read more]
