Minute Review I’m a little behind in reading this book, but to be honest, I’m not entertained by stories of immense sadness (the holocaust, slavery, kids dying, etc.). The title intrigued me, as it’s a play on the Shakespeare quote “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars / But in … [Read more]
It was the best of books, it was the worst of books
Along with busily reading and reviewing up to the end of the year, our current Cannonballers have submitted their picks for the best and worst books they read in 2013. Hands down, our new favorite author is Rainbow Rowell - just look at how many reviews of her books were posted this year! See if … [Read more]
Huzzah, 105 and Counting!
We have 105 Cannonballers as of this morning! Please keep spreading the word so we can make this the best year ever. Remember, no posting until January 1, but you can still read, read, read! … [Read more]
Guy’s Awesome Graphic
Guy Gondron, aka protoguy on Pajiba and the artist behind our fantastic Godtopus/CBR header above, is a talented artist living in the not quite so lovely land of Arizona. A mecca for artists, the state government's conservative mindset has wrought havoc with Guy's healthcare situation. A two year … [Read more]
Welcome to Cannonball Read 6
This is the sixth Cannonball Read (CBR) honoring Amanda "AlabamaPink" Amos, our fierce warrior queen who lost her battle with cancer in 2009. She was a true Pajiban, filled with eloquence and sass. Cannonballers since that time have read over 7,000 books in her memory. This site has become a … [Read more]