Introducing the 123 people who have signed up for this year’s Cannonball Read 18. Cannonballers come from all walks of life, and they’re are all over the world. See where they are from with the Cannonball Read 18 Google Map. You can also view maps of where participants were located in prior years.
To check out who’s besting whom, check out the Cannonball Read Leaderboard.
(Note: If you think you should be on this page, and you’re not, please contact MsWas.)
acbugIt’s past time to make a dent in my ‘to read’ pile. East coast liberal living in the middle of South Dakota.
andtheIToldYouSosBookseller by day, book reader by night…and hopefully a reviewer somewhere in between. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: andtheIToldYouSos’s Quick Questions interview.)
AngLost my youngest sister to leukemia several years ago. Reading interests lean hard toward sci/fi & fantasy, a lil’ bit of mystery, and occasionally romance.
AnkersNow retired environmental planner and lifelong eclectic reader.
ashvaderLife is chaotic right now… and reading has been a lovely balm to keep the magic alive. Sharing that magic with others? Sounds fun! 🙂
ASKReviewsBased in Glasgow. Used to review under the name Lollygagger.
(Learn more about this Cannonballer: ASKReviews’ Quick Questions interview – as Lollygagger.)
auntadadoomFormer ethical hacker who stopped hacking but kept being ethical. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: auntadadoom’s Quick Questions interview.)
bdogI’ve always wanted to do this. I’m going to try very hard to hit my goal
Bea Pants(Learn more about this Cannonballer: Bea Pants’s Quick Questions interview.)
beereadsbooksJust a gal trying to read more books.
bjornsnipeBooks have been a part of my life from a very young age . I’m currently being ruled over by 3 cats (Rafferty, Bodhi Rook & Yersinia Pestis), who I can mostly get not to chew on book cov…
BlackRavenI am a Professional Book Pusher. Reading is a passion, as is writing, bragging about nephews, and alligator wrestling. My first year participating was 2018. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: …
BrambleBerryI love to read. I love my people living with cancer, and my people lost to cancer.
Caesar's WifeG’day, I’m an Australian Cannonballer!
I’m a horror/thriller junkie embarking on my eighth Half-Cannonball.
I’m a bit shy at commenting, but I absolutely love writing and reading reviews. (L…
carmelpieA runner. A writer. A Pokémon fighter. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: carmelpie’s Quick Questions interview.)
cheerbrarianI am a born and bred southerner and transplant to the Midwest. I read because I NEED to (as a former English major, it’s in the DNA) and because I’m possibly ignoring frigid temperatures. U…
ChrisHi, it’s me. Really, I hate these bio things. I like to read.
ClassicGovernment drone by day and book lover and geek girl by night!
I review on Goodreads, StoryGraph, and NetGalley. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Classic’s Quick Questions interview.)
CoffeeShopReader(Learn more about this Cannonballer: CoffeeShopReader’s Quick Questions interview.)
cosbrarianI’m a librarian, a singer, a cosplayer, an overachiever… @cosbrarian on most platforms. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Cosbrarian’s 2025 Quick Questions interview.)
CRodocker11I’m participating in Cannonball Read 18 to combine my love of reading with supporting the fight against cancer and honoring those impacted by it, especially my family.
DebcapsfanMy husband Jason and I are wonder twin cancer survivors! Sadly, all the radiation did not make us bionic…yet. I’ve done two quarter Cannonballs successfully now, and this year I’m going f…
denesteak(Learn more about this Cannonballer: denesteak’s Quick Questions interview.)
Dome'LokiCozy fantasy and Sci-fi are my self care reads. I love a good magic system and dragons are always welcome. I like my Sci-fi LGBTQ+ positive. YA and Romance fill a sweet spot. And I n…
drmllzI’m a literature and media studies lecturer and researcher at a university on the south coast of England (my reviews are absolutely not meant to be taken in my professional capacity nor ref…
ElCiccoMarried, mom of two, history PhD, feminist. I’ve been participating in Cannonball Read since CBR4. I love to read, and writing reviews keeps me from reading without thinking. I feel like I ow…
elderberrywineElder LOTR/Holmes fan girl/writer since forever.
(Learn more about this Cannonballer: elderberrywine’s Quick Questions interview.)
elisamaza76O̶n̶e̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶s̶e̶ ̶y̶e̶a̶r̶s̶,̶ ̶I̶’̶l̶l̶ ̶a̶c̶t̶u̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶r̶e̶v̶i̶e̶w̶ ̶w̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶ ̶I̶ ̶ ̶r̶e̶a̶d. So many books, so li…
EllesfenaI mostly read nonfiction (especially public health-related), mysteries, and fantasy. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Ellesfena’s Quick Questions interview.)
EmmalitaLives in Austin, Texas. She/her. Loves reading books, writing about books and talking about books. On the CBR Board. May send you an email. Thinking about new challenges. (Learn more about …
esmemoriaIn my walking around life, I miss my old, blind pug (the Ancient Mariner), help amazing college students become teachers, and tie an onion to my belt, which was the style at the time. (Learn …
faintingvioletA reader and caffeine addict who consumes all sorts of books, some just more frequently than others. Your CBR Book Club Maven with over a decade of Cannonballing experience I believe in the be…
Fiat.Luxury(Learn more about this Cannonballer: Fiat.Luxury’s Quick Questions interview.)
finnyfinfinnI just want to read, read, read till my mind is full.
(Learn more about this Cannonballer: finnyfinfinn’s Quick Questions interview.)
fiordeligiI’m a 45-year old New Yorker. I enjoy historical fiction, fantasy, humor, and science writing. I’m usually too depressed these days for true crime or grimdark angst, but I’ll read anything if …
flora108First time Cannonballer, long time reader, who loves mystery, romance, and historical fiction.
G.D. GiantTall person, avid reader and avid, but less successful, gardener. I read a lot of sci fi, fantasy and literary fiction with the occasional smattering of mysteries.
genericwhitegirlI write about what I read so I can tell people I have a blog. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: genericwhitegirl’s Quick Questions interview.)
GentleRainYour jack of all trades eccentric. Knows a little about a lot and a lot about a little. Tends to mainly read non-fiction (history, true crime, old gossip, etc), SF/F, horror, graphic nov…
godutchGrad student trying to wean off short-form content
HalbsI’m left-handed! (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Halbs’s Quick Questions interview.)
hollymkentIn addition to books: love cats, gardens, all things witchy.
Ima_HandfulIma_HandfuI was one of those kids who always had at least one book with them everywhere they went. She grew up with a passion to instill a love of reading in students with special needs.
ingres77I’ve been doing this since 2015, and though I’m not going to read a hundred books a year, I plan on doing this for the foreseeable future.
I also maintain the Cannonball Read database, and …
Interrodroid3000Yes, the reading is procrastinating, but it’s for a good cause?
IntrovirtuousAlienRanting about books to a non-captive audience for a change.
itsjustmeI am a Gen Xer. Last year, despite previous failures, I quit having screens in bed. Needing better sleep was the common denominator for most of my problems. Now I read a physical book e…
jdcasaliSharing is caring, and I want to share what I like and what you like!
Jen KI’ve been around off and on since the first year of CBR, and it and books have been a constant in my life through multiple moves and a major career change. I live with 3 cats, Dany, Jace…
JennaUsed to be an engineer, now I’m in law school, just looking for even more to add to my plate. My favorite genre is “takes place in an old hotel.” (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Jen…
jennahalgasI’ve spiraled into the autobook hole to avoid the disaster of reality. Hoping to remember more about the books I read. And fuck cancer.
Jenny SBy day (and night really), I teach writing and help run a writing center at a community college in the Chicago suburbs. However, my superpowers include creating towering stacks of to-read b…
jessisreadingReading got Jess through her own cancer treatment. She’s excited to be able to support her peers with something she loves to do anyway!
jeverett1540 years old. New Jersey resident. Fan of mystery novels, classic literature, and non-fiction about movies, television, sports, and American history.
jmsudarJM Sudar dreams of someday walking into a bookstore and seeing a book of his own for sale. After hearing his wife lament that she forgot to write her Cannonball review _again_, he decided to …
Joe GrunenwaldJoe Grunenwald is a writer and editor from Dayton, OH. All of his CBR reviews are dedicated to the memory of Jennie ‘Baxlala’ Baxla.
jomidiLover of libraries and books. Author groupie.
(Learn more about this Cannonballer: jomidi’s Quick Questions interview.)
jormisI read books, watch movies and occasionally make music. Website: tilde.club/~jormis. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: jormis’ Quick Questions interview.)
katie71483A pop culture junkie, Katie has an addiction to tragically bad romance novels. In addition, Katie is resolute in her belief that Evans is #BestChris and has moved to the PNW from the Bayou….
KatSings(Learn more about this Cannonballer: KatSings’s Quick Questions interview.)
kfishgirlI love to read. I’m usually reading at least 3 books at a time. They’re not all good… some are really bad. I have trouble not finishing books though. Now CBR has doubled down on …
KimMiE"I love reading nonfiction books, especially ones about nature, zoology, brain chemistry, and psychology. I also love the classics, especially Victorian lit. Mysteries are my go-to relaxing re…
Kit MoonstarA librarian with a love of books.
(Learn more about this Cannonballer: Kit Moonstar’s Quick Questions interview.)
kittenkong42SF and fantasy fiction fan. Lost my dad and sister to cancer so want to support this cause
lafocaretaReader, writer, reviewer, library worker, amateur musician, cat mom. First time to this particular rodeo, and happy to be here.
LaPergsIn 2024 I went on an absolute reading tear, and if I can continue the momentum AND raise money for a good cause in the process, then why not?
LBA queer nonbinary reader living in the Midwest, LB practices their Adult Face by working in a lab, though they always have at least one book at hand for when they can steal a few minutes of qu…
LittlePlatNot actually a platypus
(Learn more about this Cannonballer: LittlePlat’s Quick Questions interview.)
LynnEvery year I say, “This is my year”.
So: this is my year!
(Maybe.)
MalinShe/her. Constantly overworked teacher of Norwegian and English. Geek and reading enthusiast. Married. Mother of a growing boy, born February 2018. Two cats. The Cannonball-veteran (the …
MarkAbaddonSomehow I have turned into a real life Ross Geller, having now been married 3 times. Otherwise, just your normal Jewish geek living in MN. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: MarkAbaddon’s Q…
matt_thacWhite, man, feminist, Muslim, living in a country that’s not where he’s from, and constantly having to navigate his way in other languages and cultures. Any one and all of these at anytime…
MaximoffAlways love reading, especially history and mysteries. Love long haired cats and have owned Forest cats-Norwegian and Siberian and two Maine Coons. A perfect day ends with cats, tea and a book.
MelinaI have failed every Cannonball Read that I’ve ever participated in, except my very first one. I am consistent, I’ll give myself that much.
Melissa YiRead books to fight cancer while building a community. What could be better?
Mobius_WalkerI’m back, baby!
(Learn more about this Cannonballer: Mobius_Walker’s Quick Questions interview.)
MontyYour local landscaper who absolutely needs to be outside less.
MoogsA once and future voracious reader whose attention has been hijacked by the attention economy and she’s claiming it back one real book at a time
Mrs. JulienMy stays are quite binding. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Mrs. Julien’s Quick Questions interview.)
MsWasI like big books, and I cannot lie. Click the contact link to reach out to me.
nancylindafloresLove books and now even more if they are supporting such a generous cause.
narfnaGood evening, everyone. I’m Leslie Monster, and this is Nightline. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: narfna’s Quick Questions interview.)
NartNart is an avid romance reader who dabbles in other stuff when she has the spoons. When she’s not reading she’s a bureaucrat both professionally and as an activist because she’s a masoch…
NatalieHI’m Natalie and 2026 is my third year participating in cannonball read. I love reading, especially fantasy and science fiction books. I live on Vancouver Island, in Canada.
NatteringwPrideI’ve tried this five times now and I always fall behind on my reviews. My husband has heard me bemoan this for years now and decided to try it himself and IMMEDIATELY succeeded. I love him,…
needscaffeineI’m an anthropologist and part-time attorney in public service in the rural south. I’m an enrolled tribal person (sorry not to state my tribe like a decent person to any other tribal folks rea…
nicsimmons@gmail.comLongtime Pajiba reader, new to Cannonball!
NoraNora has a small dog and an even smaller kitten.
NTERambling around the internet; helping niblings maneuver through college, learn their ABC’s and deal with middle school (usually all on the same day); reading to remain alive.
persnickety chickAn avid reader who has slipped a little in the reading stakes in the past few years. And definitely slipped a little on the posting
PoojaArdent reader of pretty much anything, including the backs of shampoo bottles. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Pooja’s Quick Questions interview.)
pteedI am a history professor with a deep love of literature
readerregretsBooks that didn’t work for me. YMMV.
RevGirlUtenaA middle-aged dog trainer who loves to read and hates cancer.
(Learn more about this Cannonballer: RevGirlUtena’s Quick Questions interview.)
RoseyJAs a reader, I want to share my reviews with the fellow readers to enable them to choose books of their liking and inclinations.
RouletteGirlPajiban who loves to read and thinks cancer sucks.
Sarahlawyer, science nerd, former bookseller, and forever book enthusiast trying to make herself write coherent reviews of the things she reads!
sarahcee09Part time reader-long time Pajiban!
serendipit4I run a book group
SophiaI love to read, and I love to learn. I wish I were retired so I could spend more time on my random flights of fancy. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Sophia’s Quick Questions interview.)
stegolilyStego Lily is a mom, educator, and sci-fi/fantasy enthusiast. When she isn’t reading, she enjoys playing the piano, gardening, and chasing after her two chaos gremlins.
TereasaI’m a marketing strategist for a local community bank looking to improve my writing skills. I’ve always been an avid reader but never completed a full cannonball.
teresaelectroWriter. Social video expert. Travel lover. Book club enthusiast. Music junkie. Stalker of puppies. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: teresaelectro’s Quick Questions interview.)
The Chancellor(Learn more about this Cannonballer: The Chancellor’s Quick Questions interview.)
thegirlwhogotoveritI’m tired of cancer eating my friends and family. I’m not a scientist, but I’m stubborn and I love books – so I’ll be fundraising the sad and powerless right outta my hair.
tiny_bookbotI teach literature to college kids in the Midwest. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: tiny_bookbot’s Quick Questions interview.)
Tracy40-something psychologist living with a husband, preschooler, and 2 cats.
(Learn more about this Cannonballer: Tracy’s Quick Questions interview.)
tsdefordRetired librarian, that can’t pass up an opportunity to connect with books and a book-loving community.
Unpainted HuffhinesI love to read, one of the many personality traits I’ve inherited from my dad. My family lost him to cancer in September 2021.
vega-tableSeattle area hermit, staying in with my video games, books, cats, and beer. Living the dream.
wemmicI’m building a reading habit.
wicherwillShe/her. Longtime lurker, goodreads addict 😀 (Learn more about this Cannonballer: wicherwill’s Quick Questions interview.)
WookieHasNoPantsTrying to read more, doomscroll less.
xoxoxoeI am an artist, blogger, and culture critic. I write about movies, books, television, pop culture—old and new—with a feminine/feminist perspective. sometimes I post pictures of the kid, …
yesknopemaybeStill gobbling up books, but not so great at writing reviews. Mostly doing design projects for Cannonball and leaving bare bones reviews on Goodreads.
ZdenkaGI enjoy reading. My friend recommended you so I thought I’d give it a try.
zinkaHere we go!
ZirzaI am an English teacher from the Low Countries. Like everyone else I aspire to one day write a Booker Prize Winner, but until then I contend my self with reading stuff and writing about it. I…