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Featured Reviews

Tracy's CBR18 Review #41:

“Who’s on First,” but Make it Percival Everett
Dr. No by Percival Everett

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GentleRain's CBR18 Review #49:

Urasawa’s The Best For A Reason — Master Keaton Showcases His Strengths
Master Keaton (Volume 7) by Naoki Urasawa

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Hotel Limbo Vol 1

BlackRaven's CBR18 Review #198:

A weird heartwarming story about dead people
Hotel Limbo V01 by Ben Harel

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The Everlasting

NTE's CBR18 Review #6:

“They were to one another what fixed stars are to sailors: The only way through the dark.”
The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow

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What is Cannonball Read?

Cannonball Read (CBR) is an annual, memorial reading challenge that challenges participants to read and review 52 (or 26 or 13) books in a calendar year. We donate profits to the American Cancer Society in memory of AlabamaPink, our fierce warrior queen, in the fight against cancer. Read More »

Don’t debate, celebrate reading!

The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches by Camille Perron-Cormier

Chickenpox by Remy Lai

August 21, 2026 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Lately, I’ve been debating a lot about whether I should write a review about some books I read. I like writing reviews for books. I love sharing my finds with others. Especially my children, middle readers and young adult reading, as it has been my experience that sometimes they are “shoved to the … [Read more]

BlackRaven's CBR18 Review No:246 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, Mystery, Young Adult · Tags: Camille Perron-Cormier, chickenpox, coming-of-age, Education, family, friendship, Remy Lai, siblings, Social Themes, university/college, witches & wizards, women ·
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Love in the time of COVID

Romantic Comedy: A Novel by Curtis Sittenfeld

August 21, 2026 by ElCicco Leave a Comment

Cbr18bingo Joker Sally Milz is a writer for The Night Owls, aka TNO, a late night sketch comedy show à la SNL. She is divorced, in her 30s, and has been writing for the show for several years, a dream come true for her. When internationally renowned singer/songwriter Noah Brewster hosts the show, … [Read more]

ElCicco's CBR18 Review No:40 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: cbr18, cbr18bingo, Curtis Sittenfeld, ElCicco, Fiction, romantic comedy ·
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Does Jane Austen Write Crack?

Emma by Jane Austen

August 21, 2026 by Tracy Leave a Comment

CBR18 BINGO: Repair (Emma's self-improvement) I suspect my reaction to Emma (the character) is a little different on this re-read compared to when I first read it probably some 15-20 years ago. I recall thinking back then that Emma's heart was in the right place and not really understanding why … [Read more]

Tracy's CBR18 Review No:51 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: cbr18bingo, classic literature, Jane Austen ·
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cover for the book the serpent's shadow by mercedes lackey

Edwardian Snow White Mixed With Hindu Mythology

The Serpent's Shadow by Mercedes Lackey

August 21, 2026 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Maya Whitherspoon fled to England after her father’s death, hoping that her parents’ enemies won’t follow her.  With her untrained magic and skills as a doctor, she starts to make a home for herself in England.  Peter Scott has been tasked by the organization of Elemental Masters he belongs to to … [Read more]

Kit Moonstar's CBR18 Review No:20 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: cbr18bingo, fairytale adaptation, Mercedes Lackey ·
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cover for the book the black gryphon by mercedes lackey and larry dixon

Let’s Start At the Very Beginning

The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon

The White Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon

The Silver Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon

August 20, 2026 by Kit Moonstar 1 Comment

Skandranon Rashkae, the Black Gryphon, is probably the most famous of the Mage of Silence Uthro’s creations.  He specializes in getting out of tight spots and completing missions that are said to be impossible.  However, even if Skan can pull off the impossible on a regular basis, the war isn’t … [Read more]

Kit Moonstar's CBR18 Review No:19 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: cbrbingo18, Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon ·
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Nerds vs Nazis

Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II by Elyse Graham

August 20, 2026 by Halbs Leave a Comment

As promised by the title, Graham's Book and Dagger delivers plenty of stories of academics and librarians helping the Allies in World War II through espionage and other covert ways. As the book notes, the best spy isn't someone dashing like a James Bond. It's someone who can't even get a waiter's … [Read more]

Halbs's CBR18 Review No:11 · Genres: Audiobooks, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: Elyse Graham, espionage, spies, war, WWII ·
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  • Tracy
    on And Then There Were Bun by Vivien Chien
    I don't particularly want to read it, but I do love the title.
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    You're making me want to re-read all of the Valdemar books. And read the ones I never got to. I...
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    on It’s A Cookbook
    Great review, I've just put this one on hold at the library! Excited to read it.
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    Carl and his cat? Don’t you mean Princess Donut and her manservant?
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