Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

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This was fun. Exhilarating. This was my chaos.

Petty (Cape & Cowl 1) by S.A. Sommers

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The pharmacy was perfect, and I was only there for the cash. And maybe a new foundation. Eyeliner. Shampoo. Oh, and maybe some chocolate. The manager nodded at one of the employees, who sprinted off to the cosmetics area. “Maybelline!” I called. “Warm ivory!” “Rich alabaster would be better!” she yelled back. ― S.A. Sommers, Petty ************ Farrier folded his arms across his massive chest and leaned against the desk. “We have all these visible heroes. Flying around, running around, leaping over shit. Saving the […]

Another one of those moments when Ruby had to choose whether to go crazy or just deal. A close call this time.

Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff

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“It never fails,” Montrose said. “No matter what they do to you, afterwards it’s like nothing happened. You’re supposed to just be grateful you’re still breathing.” Upon receiving a letter from his estranged father, Atticus Turner returns to his hometown to discover his father missing. He and his uncle George follow the trail to Ardham, Massachusetts, where, with the help of their hometown friend Letitia, they learn secrets about Atticus’s late mother’s family history, and how he and his family could be the keys to […]

Not deprived but satisfied

The Real Food Dietitians: the Real Food Table: 100 Easy & Delicious Mostly Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and Dairy-Free Recipes for Every Day: a Cookbook by Jessica Beacom and Stacie Hassing

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CBR15 Bingo: Guide square I found this book because I have been trying to eat more whole foods and be more mindful of the carbs and unhealthy fats I’m ingesting. I discontinued my subscription to the New York Times, which was my go-to resource for recipes. Now, I’m relying on a combination of googling as well as revisiting some of my old favorites. One of the challenges I’ve encountered when looking for lighter versions of traditional favorites is to find recipes that don’t require a […]

Actual value versus the perception of value

The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies by Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington

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CBR15Bingo: Politics square This book is dense with a capital D, with a seemingly never ending list of examples. It walks the reader through a comprehensive study of how the modern consulting industry came to be. The authors offer up dozens of specific examples warning against the proliferation of consultants replacing full-time employees and in-house brain power. More specifically, it explains in detail how using highly-paid consultants in lieu of experienced civil servants led to empty coffers and unsuccessful schemes meant to run governments like […]

Gruff Irish farmer > Jealous hockey players

C*ck Blocked (Blockers Book 1) by K.C. Kassidy

Teamwork (Hot Ice # 4) by Lily Harlem

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CBR15Bingo – Picture This block In one book, the main character is a famous actor. In the other book, two main characters are professional athletes. CBR15 Passport: The book is set in Ireland. C*ck Blocked (Blockers Book 1) by K.C. Kassidy Gray, an American actor living in London, is wrapping up his final season as the straight heartthrob of a period television drama. He is happy in London and is mostly comfortable with his lot in life. However, as a next step, he wants to […]

Come for the Denver airport conspiracy theories. Stay for the lizard-people meet-cute.

White Trash Warlock (The Adam Binder Novels Book 1) by David R. Slayton

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“You’re a sword-wielding being of immense power, an immortal. And you’re teasing me.” “Yes, I am,” she said. “What use would I have for a mortal soul?” “I don’t know,” he said. “I’m not some sort of petty hoarder,” she said. “Not like dragons.” ― David R. Slayton, White Trash Warlock CBR15Bingo: North America square Adam Binder has been on his own for as long as he can remember. Disturbing visions have plagued him his entire life, the intensity peaking during his adolescence. Eventually, his […]



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