Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


Heartfelt and Important Middle Grade

Frizzy by Claribel A Ortega, Rose Bousamra

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Oh my gosh, my heart! I’ve been looking forward to this graphic novel since Claribel A Ortega first announced they were writing this story, and I’m so glad I was able to receive an early copy. Marlene hates going to the salon and straightening her hair every Sunday, but has been taught it’s … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:13 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: , , , , , , , ·

“We are writing to each other. On paper. Because paper is kind of my thing.”

Looks Good on Paper by Kilby Blades

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CBR14Bingo - Holiday: Zuri takes a six week vacation to Europe to explore various stationary stores. I was in the mood for a quick cute rom-com, and this book certainly delivered. A penpal romance with a dash of travel and some craftiness, this book hit a lot of the right notes for me. “We are … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:78 · Genres: Romance · Tags: , , , , ·

They do not see it.

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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CBR14 Bingo: New square (BINGO! Minds to New) (New book: published 2022. New author: debut novel) When my son was young, we visited friends in Seattle and went to the aquarium when we were there. It was the first and only time that I have seen a Giant Pacific Octopus. Swimming around in its … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:30 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: , , , ·

There is nothing Shakespeare didn’t anticipate.

Booth by Karen Joy Fowler

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CBR14 BINGO: Gaslight Square (BINGO! Bodies to Gaslight BINGO! Snake to Gaslight) (For the literal: Takes place in the mid-19th century when gaslight was used. Figuratively: everyone gaslights each other in this one. Full of manipulative spouses, parents, siblings, neighbors, friends, and … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:29 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: , , , , ·

But if you find the strength in your friends, and you nurture it, then you will always be surrounded by giants.

In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellan

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CBR14 BINGO: Shadow Square (Had another book in mind for this square and then this called to me from the library’s new bookshelf. Shadow in the title. Shadowy figures. Shadow government. Lots of living in your own shadow or someone else’s.) I like fantasy novels. I have certainly read my share … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:28 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: , , , , ·

I worked my worry into baguette dough.

The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

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CBR14 BINGO: Dough Square (BINGO! Series to Dough BINGO! Bodies to Elephant) (Lots of dough. Pie dough in particular.) I don’t think that I realized how much heavy stuff I had been reading as of late until I picked up this book. The levity was much appreciated. Another book unearthed by … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:27 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: , , , , ·


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