“Packaged arrived.” “Huh, I don’t think I’m expecting anything,” Dome’Loki says. “Wait a minute,” as she dashes out the door. “Yes! It’s my Cannonball book exchange!” Dome’Loki clutches the package and rushes back into the house. Excitedly she opens it, careful not to damage anything. Inside is a delightful surprise of two books, a pair of perfect socks, and Cannonball Read stickers. Gazing at them, Dome’Loki, feels a rush of gratitude to Emmalita and the Cannonball community for continuing this wonderful tradition. In all seriousness, […]
Epic fantasy inspired by the Pre-Columbian Americas
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
CBR15 Bingo: On the Road – For two main characters about 80% of the book is them travelling. Bingo! The lands surrounding the Crescent Sea are ruled from the distant, northern city of Tova and the religious order of the Watchers. The power of the Watchers has been waning and now that a commoner, Naranpa, has the highest role of Sun Priest there is dissent in the order and city. Tova itself is broken into four districts each ruled by a different clan: Tsay (Golden […]
I wish I had this book 8 years ago and glad it exists now.
How to Keep House While Drowning: A gentle approach to cleaning and organizing. by KC Davis, lpc
This past July, I read KatSings review of How to Keep House While Drowning and immediately put it on hold at my library. Eight years ago I was drowning. I was a SAHM who was deeply depressed and feeling very worn down with a sickly four year old and a neurodivergent eight year old. When every day is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting it’s hard to keep house to the level of “clean” that we often feel morally compelled to do. And because we can’t […]
Of course cats are sentient and working with villains
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
CBR15 Bingo: Adulthood – Charlie struggles with many of the downsides to adulthood, loans, parental loss, divorce, and barely scrapping by. Bingo #3! History (replaced with Nostalgia) to Europe. John Scalzi is almost an auto buy for our household. However, the most recently trilogy had us feeling a little cold. Then last year’s The Kaiju Preservation Society was a spectacular showcase of what makes Scalzi such a fun writer. Based on The Kaiju Preservation Society I was already looking forward to my preorder of Scalzi’s newest […]
A fairytale in all but name
Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher
CBR15 Bingo: Using my Getaway key to replace History with Nostalgia and make bingo #2! Diagonal, History to Sex. I used Nettle and Bone for nostalgia because fairytales always make me feel nostalgic for my childhood reading. Note: It has been awhile since I listened to this book and I have forgotten names. Also, I don’t know how names are spelled so please forgive any transgressions. It feels like a few weeks ago (but the reality is it was probably several months ago because time is […]
A truly international and diverse magical school
The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
CBR15 Bingo: Edibles – Dhonielle Clayton ramped up the concept of magical food to an almost absurd level, many sound down right hard to eat. Things like Jamaican patties that sing reggae when you cut them open and hummingbird cakes that fly around are two that stick out in my memory. A few years ago I discovered Clayton through her YA Belles duology, The Belles and The Everlasting Rose, which I thought were both 4 star reads. The Marvellers came to my attention due to the […]
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