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

Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou

Phenomenal Woman Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my … Continue reading Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou

Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 4

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 4

Arcadia LBC – Heat Wave Write Up

Arcadia LBC Venue: Arcadia Bar Date:  Sunday, 19th of February 2012 Time:  5pm - 7pm Discussed: HEAT WAVE RICHARD CASTLE   * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * … Continue reading Arcadia LBC – Heat Wave Write Up

Arcadia LBC – The Princess Bride – Write Up

Arcadia LBC Venue: Arcadia Bar Date:  Sunday, 19th of August 2012 Time:  5pm - 7pm Discussed: THE PRINCESS BRIDE WILLIAM GOLDMAN   * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * … Continue reading Arcadia LBC – The Princess Bride – Write Up

Medusa LBC Write Up – Cloud Atlas – Guest

Medusa LBC   Date:  Wednesday 10th of October 2012 Time:  7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds  Discussing:  CLOUD ATLAS DAVID MITCHELL (not that one) * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S … Continue reading Medusa LBC Write Up – Cloud Atlas – Guest