cbr18

A classical story that has a far too modern feel

I, Medusa: A Novel by Ayana Gray

January 4, 2026 by ElCicco 6 Comments

Trigger warning for grooming and rape NTE was kind enough to send this requested book to me as part of the holiday book exchange. I was very interested in reading it because first of all, I love a retelling of a classic story from a different perspective, and second of all, I am VERY interested in the story of Medusa. If you are familiar with Medusa, perhaps it is from the story of the “hero” Perseus who killed her with help from the gods/goddesses. Medusa […]

Strong start to CBR18!

The Raven Scholar: Eternal Path Trilogy Book 1 by Antonia Hodgson

January 1, 2026 by ElCicco 6 Comments

The Raven Scholar got a lot of great reviews in CBR17 so I downloaded it before the holidays and spent a COVID-filled Christmas reading it — one bright note in a somewhat icky season for my family. I already knew that my CBR18 was going to be filled with fantasy lit due to my new Robin Hobb obsession, but now I can add Antonia Hodgson’s trilogy to the list. I can’t wait to read book 2, whenever that comes out. The world where The Raven […]

Cannonball Read 18 Has Begun!

January 1, 2026 by MsWas Leave a Comment

Cannonball Read 18 has officially begun, and you may begin posting your reviews for 2026. If you’re just joining us, you can find more information in the Cannonball Read FAQ. If you have other questions, please comment below or submit our contact form! If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity, we’d love to have you! Have a skill you’d like to share (social media, organizational, book club or challenge ideas)? Drop us a line. Looking for more ways to connect with the Cannonball Read Community? Check out […]

Registration for CBR18 is Open

December 15, 2025 by MsWas Leave a Comment

Cannonball Read is an annual, memorial book challenge to read and review 52 books in a year. Or 26. Or 13. Choose your level and read to meet your goal all while fundraising for the American Cancer Society in the memory of AlabamaPink. Find out how you can support the Cannonball Read mission today.

Malin
on CBR Diversion – YAY for YA – Genre Discussion
In my book club, when we have pretty much come to the agreement that if the protagonists are still teenagers...
katie71483
on CBR Diversion – YAY for YA – Genre Discussion
Like so many others here, I'm a sucker for Tamora Pierce. Is Robin McKinley YA? Because I love her books,...
Tracy
on Interesting From an Intellectual Standpoint
I didn’t find it funny, and I’m not sure if my sense of humor doesn’t mesh with his or if...
Jen K
on CBR Diversion – YAY for YA – Genre Discussion
Oh, see I definitely read it as, “give your teens this magic school book instead.” Maybe because I remember The...
wicherwill
on CBR Diversion – YAY for YA – Genre Discussion
Interesting with Scholomance, I very much read it as the adult book for former YA magic school book readers

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