Amanda Howard, known as Bothari43 in Cannonball Read, died from ALS on June 3, 2025. She was 46 years old. Amanda participated in Cannonball Read since we began this website in 2014. Her reviews were hilarious and thoughtful and filled with photos of her beloved cats. She most often reviewed science fiction. Amanda also began our Quick Questions with a Cannonballer series of interviews, which katie71483 is now continuing. They’re hilarious and well worth the read. In 2022 she became the Secretary of the Cannonball […]
A 5X Donation to the American Cancer Society!
I’m pleased to announce that we’ve made our first donation of the year to the American Cancer Society of $500. That brings Cannonball Read’s total donations to $13,450! Even better, thanks to a very generous matching donation, that donation was matched 5X, and our $500 grew to $3,000! Cannonball Read joined in to celebrate 112 years of progress and hope in the fight against cancer. Many thanks to all of our recent supporters. You too can help us kick cancer’s butt by making a donation […]
Final Standings and Wrapping up 2024’s CBR16
We’re a little past the time that we usually see wrap-up posts of the previous year, but it’s still worth it to look at all Cannonball Read accomplished in 2024. Thank you to everyone who posted, commented, or just visited our site. Book Discussions For Cannonball 16, we changed our book club discussions. We switched from focusing on a specific book or books, to having periodic Zoom discussions around a book genre. We held 6 meetings during the year January – Welcome Chat February – […]
Cannonball Read 17 Is Now Open!
Cannonball Read 17 has officially begun, and you may begin posting your reviews for 2025. If you’re just joining us, you can find more information in the Cannonball Read FAQ. If you have other questions, please comment below or submit our contact form! If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity, we’d love to have you! Have a skill you’d like to share (social media, organizational, book club or challenge ideas)? Drop us a line. Looking for more ways to connect with the Cannonball Read Community? Check […]
$13,250 is how much…
I’m thrilled to announce that Cannonball Read has now donated a total of $13,250 to the American Cancer Society. Find out how you can help.
The Best/Worst Books of CBR16
Do you still have holiday shopping to do? If you’ve got book lovers on your list, or if you’re looking for a reward for yourself for making it through 2024, Cannonball Read has got you covered with Best and Worst selections from 24 of its participants, including links to their reviews. (These are books published in any year but were read in 2024.) Find out which books to add to your cart and which ones to stay away from. Check out the best and worst […]
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