Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


What if there was a mermaid who lived in Lake Michigan?

The Lake Michigan Mermaid: A Tale in Poems by Anne-Marie Oomen

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The Lake Michigan Mermaid: A Tale in Poems by Anne-Marie Oomen My rating: 3 of 5 stars Having lived around Lake Michigan for about 15 years now, it’s had an impact on my life, to say the least. If you’ve ever been to the Michigan-side of the lake, you know that there’s nothing better than … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:24 · Genres: Children's Books, Poetry · Tags: , , , , ·

When the Past Helps You Solve Your Present Problems

Raising the Horseman by Serena Valentino

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Raising the Horseman by Serena Valentino My rating: 3 of 5 stars A cross between a retelling and a sequel of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving, “Raising the Horseman” seems to not know what it wants to be. On one hand we have the standard story of Sleepy Hollow as told to us … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:23 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: , , , ·

Maximizing the Fun while Minimizing the Waits

Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2023 by Seth Kubersky

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Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2023 by Seth Kubersky My rating: 5 of 5 stars It's been almost a year since I was last at Disneyland, but my first time planning a solo trip. I had a work conference in Anaheim and decided to tack on some personal days and visit Disney. In preparation for a recent … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:22 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , , ·

The Impact of Seven Words

Seven Words by Susan G. Robb

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Seven Words by Susan G. Robb My rating: 4 of 5 stars Written as a devotional for Lent, the books is split up into chapters and sections that can be read in small portions for the 40-day period. The focus of the book is literally what the title says; each chapter breaks down the words and phrases … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:21 · Genres: Religion · Tags: , , , ·

Art History + Literary History + Paris= This Book

Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know by Samira Ahmed

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Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know by Samira Ahmed My rating: 4 of 5 stars Combining the worlds of art and literary history, this is the story of Khayyam who's trying to find a connection between the rumored painting that Delacroix gave to Dumas and to use this research to help her get into … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:20 · Genres: Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: , , , , ·

Good Advice for Surviving Theme Parks, especially in the Summer

The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2022 by Seth Kubersky

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The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2022 by Seth Kubersky My rating: 5 of 5 stars Just like in 2018, when I read my first “Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando Resort,” I found the advice, information, and research to be immensely helpful for having a great vacation. I recently returned … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:19 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , ·


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