Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

Finally a fantasy novel without a stick up its butt

Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher

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It’s hard for me to get into fantasy stories. I have the attention span of a 2 year old golden retriever and most fantasy really takes time to get going. This is no different. If you are also that kind of reader, I encourage you to fight through the first couple of set up chapters for this one. Plot: In a world where gods are real, one dude dedicated to serving one (with a big sword) also learns they can die, and like, what do […]

A fake relationship that works!

If I never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane

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I’m a sucker for a well told fake relationship trope. It is one of these story format that is incredibly hard to get right because of how ludicrous the very idea is, at least if you’re past the age of making decisions with a mind addled with teenage hormones.  The set up is key to the believability, and McFarlane nails it.  Plot: sort of boring woman works for regressive, sexist company. She has been immune to a lot of the really nasty stuff that goes […]

Get Cozy and read Cozy

Cozy by Jan Brett

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Cozy is another form of The Mitten folktale. But instead of a mitten giving shelter to various animals out in the cold, this time it is an ox by the name of Cozy that is the shelter. Cozy has a set of rules for his newfound “furmates” as each animal that comes along is bigger than the last, might not be a friend to the others and it is just funny to have the “House that Jack built” like laundry list of rules. Things come […]

If you want to know what happened after the last season of Avatar: The Lat Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender The Promise by Gene Luen Yang

Avatar: The Last Airbender The Search by Gene Luen Yang

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If you have not seen the Avatar: The Last Airbender television series, these books might not be something you want to start with. However, I recommend watching it even though I know it was aimed at kids. There are sophisticated themes that at the time were coming to light, and we’re still dealing with today, that will engage the adult viewer. I admit I was a skeptic at first, but the humor and depth of the story pulled me in. And seriously who wouldn’t fall […]

When a Coworker tells you “Don’t judge her, the book is for her dad” You don’t, but find your own copy.

A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection by Steve Martin

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I should have realized that even though Harry Bliss was the illustrator, the fact Steve Martin was involved would make A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection more of an adult book. I guess I assumed that it would be like several other actors, singers, artists who have ventured into “Children’s Land” with a picture book. Yet, I was not disappointed. Some of the jokes presented are funny, some hilarious and some fall flat. It is up to the reader which is which. The entire […]

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I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are by Rachel Bloom

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Best for: Fans of Rachel Bloom, fans of comedic but heartfelt autobiographies In a nutshell: Actor / Singer / Writer Rachel Bloom shares stories from growing up, dealing with bullies, creating her career, and just living her life. Worth quoting: Loads, but I listened to the audio version while running, so couldn’t exactly take notes. Why I chose it: I loved Crazy-Ex Girlfriend. I thought it was interesting and funny and I was genuinely blown away by the team’s ability to write multiple musical numbers […]



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