Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


OMG They’re kissing, again?????

Heartstopper V03 by Alice Oseman

Heartstopper V04 by Alice Oseman

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Some triggers to mental health issues, self-harm and eating disorders. Heartstopper Volumes One to Four are now out. And when Volume Five arrives, this will be the last book. So do I wait or try and finish on WebToons, as now I really want to know what happens with the gang! In Volume Three of … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:201 · Genres: Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: , , , , , ·

Tentacle Porn of the Best Kind

The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery

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You want all octopus all the time? Then this is the book for you, my friend! The Soul of an Octopus, written by Sy Montgomery, is an exploration of the beautiful, intelligent, mischievous octopus (plural is not octopi, as I once thought, but octopuses). The subtitle of the book is “A Surprising … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:11 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: ·

Turtles are cute, turtles are fun. And when you read about Yoshi, you’ll want one!

Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle’s Incredible Journey Home by Lindsay Moore

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Note: If I have italicized a large amount of text, it is because it is directly from the publisher description.   Turtles are cute, turtles are fun. And when you read about Yoshi, you’ll want one! Okay, you cannot have a loggerhead turtle for several reasons, but you can learn about … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:199 · Genres: Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , , , , , , , ·

She might have been 8 but she got people to listen

Until Someone Listens: A Story about Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission by Estela Juarez

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Estela Juarez, Lissette Norman, and illustrator Teresa Martinez put together a picture book called Until Someone Listens: A Story about Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission. This is the true story of Estela Juarez, her family and especially the story of her mother. You see, young Juarez’s … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:198 · Genres: Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , , , , , , , ·

Helping you to understand the mystery/horror genius

Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaption by Gareth Hinds

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If you love graphic novels, stories by Poe, or thriller stories, (and are in your teens to adulthood) then you should try this graphic novel adaption, Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaption by Gareth Hinds. Included are a handful of Poe's more famous and infamous stories and poems. Each … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:197 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Horror, Mystery, Poetry, Romance, Short Stories, Suspense, Young Adult · Tags: , ·

I want a friend like Plum

Leave It to Plum! by Matt Phelan

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Plum can be a bit, shall we say, enthusiastic and naïve, but that also makes them endearing in Leave It to Plum! by Matt Phelan. Plum is a peacock at the local zoo. Plum and their peacock friends and family wander freely throughout greeting guests. Until one day peacock feathers have been found at … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:196 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery · Tags: , , , ·


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