Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


Gilbert Baker and a Grand ol’ Flag

Sewing the Rainbow: A Story about Gilbert Baker by Gayle E. Pitman

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Sewing the Rainbow: A Story about Gilbert Baker is good introduction for older children. Baker was a young man who lived in a gray world, especially after his art supplies and drawings were taken from him. He was a young man that was drafted, but who would not shoot a gun no matter what names he was … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:19 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Health, Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , , , ·

Bedtime or anytime I like you

I Like You: An Encouraging Bedtime Book (Positive Affirmations for Kids) by Kate Allen

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I like Kate Allen of TheLatestKate fame. Their books, journals, and daily affirmations are just what one needs every so often. Sometimes they can be a bit sugary, but they are always what they are: One person who has been there hoping to help you with words that could shine a little light on the … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:18 · Genres: Children's Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Health · Tags: , , , , , ·

And I thought my new quilt was bada$$

Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt by Rob Sanders

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Even though Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt came out in 2021, I found a copy online. And because of that, I was unable to read all the extras at the end as it was too small to read (darn my old eyes an no zoom features). But that just means I will have to get a copy for … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:17 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Children's Books, Health, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , , , , ·

what IS your deal??

Sugar Street by Jonathan Dee

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I read this book in half a day. I enjoyed the first third or so, then was increasingly frustrated with its lack of focus and definitely unsatisfied by the ending. This (unnamed) guy is on the run. That is interesting - you know, how would you even do that? Turns out it's pretty difficult. He's … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:2 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: , , , , ·

A Sweet Take on Witches

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

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I listened to this book by Sangu Mandanna as an audiobook, read by Samara MacLaren.  It was a sweet, easy read that made my commute fly by.  In The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, it is set out early on (so not a spoiler) that all witches are orphans due to a bungled curse centuries ago.  … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:3 · Genres: Audiobooks, Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: ·

My cup of books overflows

When You Look Out the Window: How Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Built a Community by Gayle E. Pitman

This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman

They're So Flamboyant by Michael Genhart

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I was browsing an online catalog and found several titles on GLBTQ+ themes.  Some had a few pages to sample the goodies inside, but others had full text. I have picked a few and will be doing more in another review, but three per review should probably be a limit, otherwise your eyes will pop out at … [Read more]

's CBR15 Review No:16 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Health, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ·


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