Trying to choose between buying books for the CBR12 Book Bingo Reading Challenge and trying to support Cannonball Read? Announcing the CBR12 Book Sale! See below for 69 books (and a couple of other items) for sale from the CBR stores. Over the years we’ve been lucky enough to receive some excellent books as donations for rewards and prizes. And honestly? They’re taking up a lot of room! We listed a minimum price, but you are welcome to pay more, along with the cost […]
Quick Questions with a Cannonballer: getoffmylawnn
How many times have you participated in Cannonball Read? Has it changed the way you read? I’ve been involved from CBR 10, probably a bit earlier by just reading all the reviews, but this was the first one I participated in and wrote reviews for! It has certainly changed the way I read a book; keeping in mind what I would like other readers to know about the things I liked reading in it, and making notes or highlighting certain sections (in e-books only) that stayed […]
Stats!
Ain’t no party, like a hurricane party ’cause a hurricane party don’t…Yeah, I’m not having a hurricane party. I put the kids to bed, filled my tummy with Wendy’s, and am watching fail videos on Youtube. Close enough, I guess. All is good here (though my kids’ trampoline was ripped from its anchors and rolled over by the wind. The safety netting was damaged, but I was able to force it back into a reasonably normal position). Anyway…This stats update is through the first week […]
Dear Cannonballer…
First, I want to extend my sincere wishes that you and yours are healthy and doing well during the pandemic. I know very well how hard things have gotten, let alone adding anything extra onto your plate like CBR. If you haven’t been reading, I get it. If you’ve started books and didn’t finish, I get that too. If you’ve read a bunch but haven’t been reviewing, welcome to the club,it’s a big one with a lot of fabulous members. It’s really ok. I’d be […]
August CBR12 Bingo Check-In
It’s August Check-In time for the CBR12 Book Bingo Reading Challenge. (I know it’s still July, time no longer has meaning. Enjoy some Jason Mantzoukas) There are 30 Cannonballers playing, and you have posted 175 reviews. This post is a place for you to ask questions, ask for recommendations for categories, and find a review buddy if you need one. You can always post your questions in our Facebook group – Cannonball Read Book Chat, or on Twitter @cannonballread. Finally, we’ll be posting administrative notes […]