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ElCicco #CBR6 Review #2: The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story; a graphic novel written by Vivek J. Tiwary, art by Andrew Robinson with Kyle Baker

January 4, 2014 by ElCicco Leave a Comment

This graphic novel, released in November 2013, focuses on Brian Epstein's crucial role in developing and promoting the Beatles from 1961 until his death in 1967. Tiwary, a Wharton Business School graduate and a film/TV/theater producer, was drawn to Epstein's story not just because of his own love … [Read more]

ElCicco's CBR6 Review No:2 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: #CBR6, Andrew Robinson, Brian Epstein, Colonel Tom Parker, Ed Sullican, ElCicco, Elvis, gay, Graphic Novel, John Lennon, Kyle Baker, Liverpool, Sgt. Pepper, The Beatles, The Cavern, The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story, Vivek J. Tiwary ·

After the Music Stopped

January 4, 2014 by lyndamk Leave a Comment

Blinder provides a very clear explanation of the events leading up to and after the Great Recession. Everyone should read this to understand why it happened and what we can do to avoid the next disaster. The review is here: … [Read more]

lyndamk's CBR6 Review No:1 · Genres: History, Non-Fiction · Tags: #CBR6, lyndamk ·

The Lions of Al-Rassan

January 4, 2014 by Lizbth Leave a Comment

A bout of insomnia the night before last made me pick up this book and give it another read. It had been long enough that I forgot most of the details of the plot, and I found it an enjoyable and easy read. I gave it 4 stars. Review is here: … [Read more]

Lizbth's CBR6 Review No:1 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: fantasy ·

MelBivDevoe’s CBR Review #1 – Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

January 4, 2014 by MelBivDevoe 6 Comments

For my first Cannonball Read review of the new year, I read one of my Christmas presents - … [Read more]

MelBivDevoe's CBR6 Review No:1 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: #CBR6, Fangirl, MelBivDevoe, Rainbow Rowell, Young Adult ·

bonnie’s #CBR6 Review #1: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

January 4, 2014 by bonnie Leave a Comment

I’ve been itching to re-read The Hunger Games trilogy for weeks now, and what better place to start than with a new CBR? On a sidenote: I’m *thrilled* to start all over again. It’s great fun to read everyone’s reviews and be inspired to add to my reading list. Less fun is reading about children … [Read more]

bonnie's CBR6 Review No:1 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: bonnie, Dystopic fiction, Suzanne Collins, Young Adult ·

My 1st book is The 5th Wave

January 4, 2014 by Mrs. Taffy Leave a Comment

My first book of the new year was The 5th Wave by Rick Yancy. I had seen a pretty amazing book trailer for the book on the Penguin Young Readers channel on YouTube (check out the trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKkEAIs4pJc), and thought it would be an interesting read. If I had paid closer … [Read more]

Mrs. Taffy's CBR6 Review No:1 · Genres: Science Fiction · Tags: #CBR6, Fiction, sci-fi, science fiction, YA, Young Adult ·

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Emmalita on “It came to something when you found yourself hoping that the footsteps you heard were ghosts.”I loved the ending! I don’t think it’s been out long enough to talk about why though.
Dixie on Track Her Down by Melinda LeighI am just starting Track Her Down and I have read them all in order till now and thought I...
Roland of Gilead on How can you give us the gift of a crazy character named Rando Thoughtful and then just as suddenly take that gift away? We need to talk, Uncle Stevie.I came across this randomly years after it was written because I was searching "Random Thoughtful. But I have the...
Emmalita on “Only you, Em, would refer to heartbreak as a distraction. I think I would have a more sympathetic response if I asked to marry a bookcase.”Oh my goodness, Gallifrey was beautiful. I’m sure her mittens were gloriously murdery.

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