Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


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This is how Gina saves the Giant

Gina Kaminski Rescues the Giant by Craig Barr-Green and Francis Martin

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I have read Gina Kaminski Rescues the Giant by Craig Barr-Green (at least) twice. The first time (though it is out) was an online reader copy. And I wasn’t really sure how I felt about things. The second time I started to get into it more (another online read). I have also skimmed it, and skimmed Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf (another book starring Gina). I then won a copy from the publisher. I skimmed it that day. I know I will read it again. […]

I think this might be a soft 4, but I’ll let it stand because I’m feeling magnanimous

Bodies of Magic by Freya Marske

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In the grand tradition of fantasy books, we’ve got a system of [industry] similar to ours except with magic instead of science, with a handful of words that are misspelled, some that have alternate words, and some that are entirely new words for existing principles. In this case, we’re talking about medicine and the practice/delivery thereof. In lieu of doctor, of course, we have healers. In lieu of medical school(s) we have The Academie. And in lieu of bacteria and virus, we have microvive and […]

There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve. Either you’re his true love, or you killed him.

The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater

The Dream Thieves: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater

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CBR18 Bingo: Bird and Steal Bird – Ronan has a pet raven named Chainsaw. Steal – Ronan and Kavinsky steal items from the dream world. The Raven Boys There were three boys in the doorway, backlit by the evening sun as Neeve had been so many weeks ago. Three sets of shoulders: one square, one built, one wiry. “Sorry that I’m late,” said the boy in front, with the square shoulders. The scent of mint rolled in with him, just as it had in the […]

Pounce into the world of Cats

A Cat Is a Cat in Any Life by Ema Tohyama

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One thing I like about working in a bookstore is that there are always ways to get free books and/or books you wouldn’t purchase for yourself, therefore never read. And A Cat Is a Cat in Any Life by Ema Tohyama is one of those types of books. I got it for free and it wouldn’t have picked it up otherwise. Do you like manga, cats and off beat humor? Okay, they are here. I like cats. Enjoy manga. And do not mind off beat […]

Red Panda Time Travel Agency

The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder: The Asian Hall of Fame by Oliver Chin and Philip Amara with Juan Calle

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Perhaps it was the subject matter (I am not a huge gunpowder fan, though I am a bit of a fireworks enjoyer) or the fact that I have read read several titles by Oliver Chin and Philip Amara, that made this book, The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder: The Asian Hall of Fame, feel a smidgen weaker due to the similar tones their work has. However, I like the characters and it is a fun way to introduce a subject that might not immediately be […]

Young me likes, old me knows young me was odd

Frostbite: A Graphic Novel by Ian Boothby and Pia Guerra

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Frostbite: A Graphic Novel by Ian Boothby and Pia Guerra is the type of graphic novel that I would have read as a teen. If I had read graphic novels. So, therefore, I should say, if it was a novel, it would have been up my alley. It might surprise you I did read these types of books as a teen as I have never liked horror. However, as an adult I realized that I can do horror if there is a thriller element and […]



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