Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

And I thought I needed a raise

Vern, Custodian of the Universe by Tyrell Waiters

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I cannot say I am always confused about things that deal with the multiverse, but it can really mix me up. But Vern, Custodian of the Universe was a bit more straightforward, even with some complex ideas about the multiverse. We only touch on a very small handful of possible outcomes to Earth or Earth-like planets, but they range from reptilian to computer to human beings running things. And in each world things are messed up. Tyrell Waiters created the world of Vern, a terribly […]

A satisfying journey

The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner

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I can’t remember the last time I read a Jennifer Weiner book. It’s probably been twenty years! She’s not exactly my current cup of tea (murder, murder, kidnapping that leads to murder, mystery, murder, etc). I think I heard her getting interviewed on npr and the topic just spoke to my soul, so I knew I had to read this book. The gist of this book is about a girl who lives in a larger body, has some issues with that body (both in her […]

Slightly unknown and unknow critters

Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures by Susan Johnston Taylor

Not a Monster by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez

Nudi Gill: Poison Powerhouse of the Sea by Bonnie Kelso

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There was a picture book reading marathon with my saved online reader copies the other day. I chose a dozen or so to review and about as many to not review. It wasn’t completely easy to choose, however, the below titles were the easiest choices I have made since the day I learned of a health condition I had. And that was so easy, I don’t even remember doing it! If you want a fantastic book with levels that allows for multiple interests and ages […]

I don’t know, can you?

Mom, Can I Do My Laundry at Your House?: Poems from Your Adult Child by Olivia Roberts

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When I went to college, it was the first time I really did my own laundry. And for the most part, I did not do a bad job. At least nothing was too damaged anyway. Yet, I would bring my laundry home during our various breaks. Still having to do my own laundry, I was able to do it at my leisure and not be rushed or be nervous that something might go “missing” or worse, I actually realized someone had touched my stuff! Therefore, […]

The not so innocent is found by the innocent

Mage and the Endless Unknown by SJ Miller

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I have had Mage and the Endless Unknown saved in my online reader copies folder since probably 2022 or at least early 2023.  I am not sure why it was still available, but it was. And SJ Miller’s graphic novel is about a typical innocent who goes into the world only to find out how cruel and evil the story is. And of course, Mage, marvels how beautiful things are, but soon realizes everything in it wants to destroy them. Things are big, bad, scary […]

Warfare of soccer at Bull Run Regional Park (and other stuff)

Team Photograph by Lauren Haldeman

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What the flaming monkey toots did I just read? Or more accurately, took me a few days to read. Team Photograph is an artist’s interpretation of Lauren Haldeman’s experiences and feelings. When I first finished the online (though currently available) reader copy, I was thinking, “Is Team Photograph a memoir? An attempt at purging the feelings she has about death? Is it a commentary on war and the resulting death that will haunt people if they are aware of it? Or is it just a […]



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