December 2019
MsWas's Message Corner
Greetings Cannonballers,
It's the most wonderful time of the year
With the best/worst lists going
And everyone telling you read this book here
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the hap-happiest season of all
With those pages a-flipping and everyone shipping
All over the world
It's the hap-happiest season of all
There'll be books we are reading
Reviews we are posting
And registration for next year
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Book Clubs held long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
We’re planning for next year
What faves will be published
What books we’ll revere
It's the most wonderful time
Of the year!
Have a wonderful holiday season, filled with books!
--MsWas
Q&A with a Cannonballer: Caesar's Wife
Your bio says you joined Cannonball to “once again” prioritize reading in your life. Has it worked?
 You betcha! Based on data alone: last year I only managed to read one book, this year I’m up to 25! I thrive on goals and deadlines, so participating in Cannonball Read has really motivated me to return to the written word. I sometimes feel quite overwhelmed with entertainment options – there are so many great TV shows and games at my fingertips. Committing to a Half Cannonball has meant that, when given the choice, I now pick up a book instead of the remote (usually!).
#GivingTuesday
We appreciate all of you who read, review, comment, click, shop the Buy Hole, and especially donate! During this year's 33 Days of Giving fundraiser, we raised $1,750. Everybody who donated during that month-ish was entered into a drawing for a book- and fun-filled prize pack, and lucky elemenopee was the winner! Thank you all for your continued support. Holiday Book Exchange
We have 38 Cannonballers signed up to send books to each other this year. If you're participating, please remember to mail your books by Wednesday, December 11. If you're curious to know what kind of goodies others are getting, check out the Book Exchange tag, and don't forget to publish your own post to let your gifter know you love your gift. Questions? Contact organizer faintingviolet.
Best & Worst
It's the most list-making time of the year! Hopefully you read a lot more five-star books than one-star books, but we want to hear about both. Send MsWas your three best and one worst book of the year by Monday, December 23, then watch for the yearly wrap-up post on Pajiba.
Coming soon: CBR12
Cannonball Read 11 is almost over! (sniffle) Cannonball Read TWELVE is about to start! (seriously??) Sign up now for CBR12, and we hope to see you all back again in January! If you're interested in a volunteer role with CBR, drop MsWas a line.
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