A talk will be held at Leeds Libraries to celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien's life and work in Leeds. Venue: Central Library Date: 14th of December 2012 Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm For details, call (0113) 247 6016 Please note: This is a ticketed event - £4.00 (£3.00 concessions)
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Podcast Interview with Ruth F Long
LeedsBookClub are delighted to be joined by Ruth F Long - author of Tales of the Holtlands, The Scroll Thief and - her most recent novel - The Treachery of Beautiful Things for our most recent podcast. Ruth and I were chatting over skype and though it sounded fine at the time, our conversation … Continue reading Podcast Interview with Ruth F Long
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 7
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 7
Sonnet XVII – Pablo Neruda
Sonnet XVII I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.I love you as the plant that never blooms but carries in itself the … Continue reading Sonnet XVII – Pablo Neruda
Medusa LBC – Empire of the Sun Write Up
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 14th of November 2012 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: EMPIRE OF THE SUN J.G. BALLARD * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * … Continue reading Medusa LBC – Empire of the Sun Write Up
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 6
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 6
Arcadia LBC – Hard Times Write Up
Arcadia LBC Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: Sunday, 18th of November 2012 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: HARD TIMES CHARLES DICKENS * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * … Continue reading Arcadia LBC – Hard Times Write Up
Guest Post – Evan Shelton meets Michael Morpurgo
LeedsBookClub is delighted to welcome Evan Shelton to our rota of reviewers. Evan is 9 years of age and loves reading and other book related things. In Evan's first review for us, he talks about meeting Michael Morpurgo - one of his favourite authors. If you would like me to pass on any messages … Continue reading Guest Post – Evan Shelton meets Michael Morpurgo
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 5
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 5
WSwan LBC – American Gods Write Up
White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 8th of July 2012 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: AMERICAN GODS NEIL GAIMAN * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S … Continue reading WSwan LBC – American Gods Write Up
