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$13,250 is how much…

December 31, 2024 by MsWas Leave a Comment

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.

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The Best/Worst Books of CBR16

December 23, 2024 by MsWas 3 Comments

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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Giving Tuesday

November 25, 2024 by MsWas 1 Comment

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 […]

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First Donation of CBR16

April 17, 2024 by MsWas Leave a Comment

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.

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Wrapping Up Last Year’s CBR15

February 2, 2024 by MsWas Leave a Comment

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 […]

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How Sweet It Is—the Official Start of CBR16

January 1, 2024 by MsWas 13 Comments

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!

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