Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


A few picture book reviews for your entertainment

The Crayons Go Back to School  by Drew Daywalt

Danbi's Favorite Day by Anna Kim

Cooler than Lemonade: A Story about Great Ideas and How They Happen by Jerath Harshita

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Shhhh! I should be working, but it is a day off for most of the people in my area so, I sneaked in a few picture books and reviews as nobody was around to see me be naughty (not even the Big Guy, as he’s in his office working!) The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:633 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Poetry · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ·

Look and Be Smart!

Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know (Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know) by Catherine Brereton

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Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know (Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know) by Catherine Brereton, with Steve James on the illustrations is the first book in the series I have read (I believe they rang from age six to ten). It seems to be a cute series about fun, silly and all sorts of … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:630 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , ·

An anti-macho vigilante in tight panther leggings

The Amazing Camel Toe by Claire Duplan

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“Constance, a modern, young illustrator, takes revenge for the thousands of attacks suffered daily by women with a comic of her own, titled The Amazing Camel Toe, celebrating the adventures of an anti-macho vigilante in tight, panther leggings” And Claire Duplan gives life to this SuperWoman. … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:629 · Genres: Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: , , , ·

Beautiful Reimagining, blend of myth and romance

The Girl who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

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The Girl who Fell Beneath the Sea is a book that immediately intrigued me because of the gorgeous cover, and then the synopsis truly dragged me in. Mina lives in a small village by the sea where every year, for the last one hundred years, they’ve sacrificed a bride to the Sea God in the hopes of … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:25 · Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ·

When an Entire Book is a Spoiler

Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson

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Peter Swanson’s Eight Perfect Murders is a fantastic mystery/psychological thriller, but be warned: if you aren’t a hardcore mystery buff you may find a slew of classic mysteries spoiled for you. Malcolm Kershaw is the owner of a bookstore specializing in mysteries. One night he receives a call … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:53 · Genres: Mystery, Suspense · Tags: ·

End of year 2

The Chamber by John Grisham

The Beetle Leg by John Hawkes

The Theater and its Double by Antonin Artaud

Books Do Furnish a Room by Anthony Powell

Temporary Kings by Anthony Powell

Hearing Secret Harmonies by Anthony Powell

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Dance to the Music of Time Vol 4 - 4/5 Books Do Furnish a Room This is the 10th (10th!!) book in the series and after the foray in the war, we're right back where we started: discussing marriages and books in the UK. Specifically, we're looking into the post-war publishing industry and … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:691 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Fiction, Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , , ·


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