Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


Monkeys and unicorns, and monsters, oh my!

The Wicked Will Rise (Dorothy Must Die book #2) by Danielle Paige

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This is an example of where the second installment is better than the first. If you aren't familiar with the Dorothy Must Die series of books, you can read my review of book 1 here. Basically, this is the second book in the Dorothy Must Die series, which tells the story of Amy Gumm, a teenager from … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:11 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: , , , , , , ·

The sedge is wither’d from the lake, And no birds sing.

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

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Silent Spring, Rachel Carson's powerful, 1962 non-fiction book documenting the damage caused by widespread and indiscriminate use of pesticides, has been on my TBR for a long time. I considered it something I simply had to read if I was going to continue to claim to be a science lover and … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:7 · Genres: Featured, Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , , , , , ·

A Lot to Take In

The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings: Transforming Suffering Into Peace, Joy and Liberation by Thich Nhat Hanh

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Best for: Those interested in learning more about Buddhism. In a nutshell: Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh shares an overview of some of the basic tenets of Buddhism. Worth quoting: I underlined and starred so, so much. Why I chose it: I’ve read some very basic writings on Buddhism … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:23 · Genres: Religion · Tags: ·

Back to School

I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai

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Bodie Kane, a film professor and co-host of a popular Old Hollywood podcast, returns to the campus of the boarding school she graduated from over two decades ago to guest lecture a couple of classes. When one of her students reveals an obsession with a murder that occurred while Bodie was a student, … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:17 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: ·

Yes, this one is a keeper.

100 Morning Treats by Sarah Kieffer

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Previously, I have reviewed 100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer (of The Vanilla Bean Blog), a cookbook I bought even though I am lactose intolerant and it is chock full of recipes that are dairy dependent. Since reviewing that book two years ago, I am still lactose intolerant, but I have become much more … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:28 · Genres: Cooking/Food · Tags: , , , , ·

The Game is Afoot

All Dressed Up by Jilly Gagnon

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In an effort to shore up their faltering marriage, Becca and Blake go away for the weekend to a 1920s-themed murder mystery hotel. But when the actress playing the maid disappears, Becca suspects that a real crime might have occurred. I've always thought murder mystery dinners would be fun. I've … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:21 · Genres: Fiction, Mystery · Tags: , , , , , , ·


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