I heard the phrase “Private Eye July” and thought, there is a diversion in this. So this month, let’s discuss fictional detectives. A well-written mystery often features a memorable detective. You root for them to solve the mystery as you attempt to figure it out before they do. So many of these detectives are eccentric and bigger than life. Let’s for a moment imagine some of our favorite literary detectives in real life and fit them into our lives. I would like it if Flavia […]
CBR16 Book Bingo Reading Challenge Begins
This reading challenge is as much about vibes as definitions. Unless a category description indicates otherwise, you can be a strict constructionist, or vibes only, baby! How easy or challenging you make your reading is up to you. Below are suggested interpretations and some suggestions are stronger than others. But it’s your time, so pick books that appeal to you. This year’s Bingo reading challenge was inspired by the 1970s. While many of the squares were inspired by the social changes, liberation, and quandaries of […]
Quick Questions with a Cannonballer: elisamaza76
Hi, elisamaza76! Can you tell us a little about your screen name and where it came from? A couple of these answers are not so quick. I mean, I’ll do my best, but YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID! Username: Well, “1000 years ago, superstition and the sword ruled…” Just kidding. My username is an homage to one of the best characters ever, from one of the best shows ever: NYPD Detective Elisa Maza from Gargoyles, a cartoon that aired as (sort of) part of the […]
CBR Diversions: Beach Reads
As summer approaches, people start to think about beach reads. What exactly is a beach read? Does it have to be set in a beach community? Should it have sand on the cover? Does it have to be a light read? Must it be a romance? Does it have to be written by Elin Hilderbrand? Well, I am proposing that we completely rethink beach reads. Read anything you want in the summer. Make anything into a beach read. Now there’s an idea. Let’s create beach […]
Quick Questions with a Cannonballer: CoffeeShopReader
Do you have a favorite genre and, if so, what is it? Can I have 2-ish? First up would have to be sci-fi/fantasy/speculative. I know that’s not exactly a single genre, but some of my favorites really do end up combining, like the Checquy Files (?although the third says the series is now the Rook Files) series, most anything non-horror by P. Djeli Clark, and Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series (I’ve read the whole thing), I’ve also been drifting slightly towards the cozy side of things, such […]
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.
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