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CBR Diversion: Pain-free Review Writing

February 1, 2025 by jomidi 21 Comments

You’ve joined (or rejoined) Cannonball Read this year and are all set to write a review. But wait, what are the rules, where do I start? This diversion helps answer your review writing questions. First, the two most important rules: Book reviews should be a minimum of 250 words. You do not have to review everything you read. (View the complete rules.) My personal tip is to pick and choose which books you write reviews for. I read 100 books a year. When I joined […]

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Quick Questions with a Cannonballer: Jormis takes us on a Hero’s Journey

February 1, 2025 by katie71483 7 Comments

Hi, Jormis! Thank you so much for agreeing to participate in Quick Questions with a Cannonballer. You’ve been participating for several years. While paging through your reviews, I realized that you have an extremely diverse collection of books that you’ve reviewed – everything from Maeve Binchy to pretty hardcore sci-fi. Do you have an absolute favorite genre? What do you consider to be the best representation of that genre? My absolute favourite genre is fantasy, followed closely by science fiction. In some of the best […]

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CBR Diversions: A New Year Begins

January 16, 2025 by jomidi 33 Comments

Welcome to Cannonball 17. A new year and a new Cannonball bring new opportunities. A chance to read lots of books, review lots of books, and connect with other Cannonballers. I hope to read 100 books in 2025. I am looking forward to new titles from some of my favorite authors:  Fredrik Backman, Fiona Davis, and  V. E. Schwab. And of course, connecting with other Cannonballers (because you guys have the best book recs!) Want to meet fellow Cannonballers and talk books, then join us […]

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Cannonball Read 17 Is Now Open!

January 1, 2025 by MsWas 1 Comment

Cannonball Read 17 has officially begun, and you may begin posting your reviews for 2025.   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 […]

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Thank you card from the American Cancer Society.

$13,250 is how much…

December 31, 2024 by MsWas Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to announce that Cannonball Read has now donated a total of $13,250 to the American Cancer Society. Find out how you can help.

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The Best/Worst Books of CBR16

December 23, 2024 by MsWas 3 Comments

Do you still have holiday shopping to do? If you’ve got book lovers on your list, or if you’re looking for a reward for yourself for making it through 2024, Cannonball Read has got you covered with Best and Worst selections from 24 of its participants, including links to their reviews. (These are books published in any year but were read in 2024.) Find out which books to add to your cart and which ones to stay away from. Check out the best and worst […]

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