One of my goals with CBR is to read more fiction (I'm mostly a travel/history/how-to/humor girl), but I've been wanting to get to Holidays in Heck for so long that it would have been impossible to make a concerted effort to read anything else first. P.J. O'Rourke has been my favorite writer since I … [Read more]
ElCicco #CBR6 Review #2: The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story; a graphic novel written by Vivek J. Tiwary, art by Andrew Robinson with Kyle Baker
This graphic novel, released in November 2013, focuses on Brian Epstein's crucial role in developing and promoting the Beatles from 1961 until his death in 1967. Tiwary, a Wharton Business School graduate and a film/TV/theater producer, was drawn to Epstein's story not just because of his own love … [Read more]
's CBR6 Review No:2 ·
Genres: Non-Fiction ·
Tags: #CBR6, Andrew Robinson, Brian Epstein, Colonel Tom Parker, Ed Sullican, ElCicco, Elvis, gay, Graphic Novel, John Lennon, Kyle Baker, Liverpool, Sgt. Pepper, The Beatles, The Cavern, The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story, Vivek J. Tiwary ·
After the Music Stopped
Blinder provides a very clear explanation of the events leading up to and after the Great Recession. Everyone should read this to understand why it happened and what we can do to avoid the next disaster. The review is here: … [Read more]
The Lions of Al-Rassan
A bout of insomnia the night before last made me pick up this book and give it another read. It had been long enough that I forgot most of the details of the plot, and I found it an enjoyable and easy read. I gave it 4 stars. Review is here: … [Read more]
MelBivDevoe’s CBR Review #1 – Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
For my first Cannonball Read review of the new year, I read one of my Christmas presents - … [Read more]
's CBR6 Review No:1 ·
Genres: Fiction ·
Tags: #CBR6, Fangirl, MelBivDevoe, Rainbow Rowell, Young Adult ·
bonnie’s #CBR6 Review #1: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
I’ve been itching to re-read The Hunger Games trilogy for weeks now, and what better place to start than with a new CBR? On a sidenote: I’m *thrilled* to start all over again. It’s great fun to read everyone’s reviews and be inspired to add to my reading list. Less fun is reading about children … [Read more]
's CBR6 Review No:1 ·
Genres: Fiction ·
Tags: bonnie, Dystopic fiction, Suzanne Collins, Young Adult ·