Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

Bash, shindig or a party it’s all the same to Violet: Scary

Violet Shrink by Christine Baldacchino

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Using it for my Color Violet h cbr12bingo spot! Who has not been a little nervous about a party? Well Violet Shrink is so nervous she gets downright sick to her tummy and just is not a happy gal. And even when her father tries to cover it up by calling them “a bash” or “shindig” in the end it is still a party. And like celery in her soup, Violet does not like parties. This is a book about kids and their anxiety and speaking […]

Let’s Hug!

Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni

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And this is cbr12bingo book for Yellow! Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni was his first book for children. Due to the fact he had rambunctious grandchildren, one day on the train he had to find a creative way to keep them occupied and this book was born. How do I know this? It is in Lionni’s own words at the back of this edition.  And who would have thought a book from 1959 would still be in print let alone as beloved now […]

It’s not easy being green but the planet will love you for it!

Green Machine: The Slightly Gross Truth about Turning Your Food Scraps Into Green Energy by Rebecca Donnelly

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The first cbr12bingo book for me is GREEN Who knew that when I was looking at reader copies, Green Machine: The Slightly Gross Truth about Turning Your Food Scraps Into Green Energy would not only be a book that would talk about being green and environmental issues but would be a “green” book! Green Machine is a clever book about recycling and how what goes around, comes around in an illuminating manner. Rebecca Donnelly talks how the cycle starts by buying the food that we eat, […]

Kicking off this year’s Bingo Card with an excellent historical romance

Any Old Diamonds by K.J. Charles

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#CBR12Bingo: Money! Official book description (because I’m still reviewing books I read three months ago): Lord Alexander Pyne-ffoulkes, the younger son of the Duke of Ilvar, holds a bitter grudge against his wealthy father. The Duke intends to give his Duchess a priceless diamond parure on their wedding anniversary — so Alec hires a pair of jewel thieves to steal it. The Duke’s remote castle is a difficult target, and Alec needs a way to get the thieves in. Soldier-turned-criminal Jerry Crozier has the answer: he’ll […]

Taking Care of People

Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to Giving Harassment the Boot Wherever You Work, Play, and Gather by Shawna Potter

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BINGO How-To (in this case, how to build safer spaces) Best for: Anyone who runs a club, organization, group, or works at a bar, club, or venue. Basically people who are responsible for other people. In a nutshell: Author Potter offers suggestions for ways to keep event spaces safer for participants. Worth quoting: “When approached by someone who has experienced harassment, being their advocate is your number one priority.” Why I chose it: I recently stepped into a leadership role in an organization I’m in, […]

It’s a lot harder to write reviews than it is to read books.

Duma Key by Stephen King

The Totally Awesome Hulk (Vol. 1): Cho Time by Greg Pak

The Last Emperox by John Scalzi

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Duma Key (3.5 stars) These days, most of my “reading” comes in the form of audiobooks. I can burn through stories a lot quicker that way, because it allows me to listen to them while I’m driving, or while I’m at work. But, given that I’m largely home-bound because of the coronavirus, and I’ve got two small kids to take care of, I’m not left with much time to listen to my books. So, I pulled this book off of one of my many book […]



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