The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
This is a thought provoking book about two generations of a family: identical twin sisters who each have one daughter born in the early 1960s. The twins are both Black, but one makes the decision to pass as white while the other stays within the Black community. The interactions and repercussions on … [Read more]
A Dowry of Blood by ST Gibson
CBR15 Passport Challenge: Books you already own #1 In a lyrical letter to the lover she killed, Constanta recounts their history together, as well as that of his other 'brides,' and what drove them to do as they did. I had high hopes for this book. I don't usually love vampire romances, … [Read more]
The Art of Insanity by Christine Webb
CBR15passport - a new to me author My Cannonball15 is off to a great start; I’m three for three so far. This book, The Art of Insanity by Christine Webb, was an “extra surprise” gift from Black Raven as part of the CBR14 Holiday Book Exchange. It is a wonderful story about a high school senior … [Read more]
Dear Unicorn by Josh Funk
CBR15Passport Books recommended by friends (I was recommend by the author and I have exchanged more than just tweets with him) The cute companion to Dear Dragon by Josh Funk has arrived! (Or will in September 2023). We will now enjoy pen palling with a young girl and her unicorn pen … [Read more]
Love is a Mix Tape by Rob Sheffield
If you’ve been a Cannonballer or a Pajiban for a while you probably know my wife. Her name was Jennie Baxla, and she reviewed books under the username baxlala. Jennie died of cancer back in July. To say that Jennie was an avid reader would be an understatement. She was always reading. Books were … [Read more]
Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta
"Midway between the Old Oda-Nnewi Road and New Oba-Nnewi Road, in that general area bound by the village church and the primary school, and where Mmiri John Road drops off only to begin again, stood our house in Ojoto." This is the first novel by Chinelo Okparanta, who had already released a … [Read more]
