It can sometimes be difficult to give thanks, whether it’s personal issues, politics, family, lack of sunlight, stress, worry, and feeling down. I wish I could give you all a big hug, a fist bump, high five, or a book recommendation (or several.) We all need connections, and seeing what Cannonballers have been reading and writing lately has been a boon to me. I want to assure you that you are always welcome on our site and in our community. Whether you’re up to date […]
First Donation of CBR16
I’m pleased to announce that we’ve made our first donation of the year to the American Cancer Society. That brings our total donations to $12,450. Many thanks to all of our recent supporters! You too can help us kick cancer’s butt! Please make your donation via Paypal, or donate to @cannonball-read at Venmo. If your employer participates in matching donations, please contact us to coordinate. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Cannonball Read, Inc. should be findable in any charitable database, and that also includes both Facebook and Instagram fundraisers.
Wrapping Up Last Year’s CBR15
Never in a million years as a kid would I have thought I’d be thanking my lucky stars for Dolly Parton. I mean, who wouldn’t be impressed by her gun-toting, wisecracking character in 9 to 5. But not being into country music led me to dismiss her from my own pop culture lens over the years. In looking back at another dumpster fire of a year, Dolly continues to be a delight and one of very few bright spots. Last year alone, she released an […]
How Sweet It Is—the Official Start of CBR16
This is the official start of 2024’s Cannonball Read 16. You may begin posting reviews to count towards your CBR16 total now. Veteran Cannonballers, please make sure that you have set your CBR16 goal in your profile. If you’re new to our site, please register here. Any questions, comments, ideas, concerns? Please reach out to us via the contact form. We want to hear from you!
The Best and Worst Books of 2023
While we’re glad to see 2023 go, participants in Cannonball Read 15 were happy to look back over the past year and put together a list of their best and worst reads of 2023 over at Pajiba.com. These are their top three books and one stinker to stay away from. Plus we’ve got links to reviews to further pique your interest. Get out your Goodreads app or your TBR notebook, and make sure to add these titles (or delete them!) Whether you agree with this […]
$1,000 Donation to American Cancer Society
Thanks to all of you who supported us on Giving Tuesday–we exceeded our goal by 30% this year. That generosity enabled us to make a $1,000 donation to the American Cancer Society this month. Consider fitting Cannonball Read into any year-end donations you may be planning–remember we are tax-deductible. It’s not too late to contribute to our efforts for this year, donate today!
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