Happy International Literacy Day Since 1965, the 8th of September has been celebrated to promote literacy internationally. The theme for 2012 is Cultivating Peace. What is literacy? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation defines literacy as the "ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials … Continue reading Happy International Literacy Day
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WTFBC – Book 3 – The Complete Companion – Review
WTFBC JOSS WHEDON THE COMPLETE COMPANION POPMATTERS It's always tricky reviewing a book that naturally divides itself up - short stories for example. If you get too stuck in on one section; you might not have time to get an overall view of the writing and so on. And the write up's … Continue reading WTFBC – Book 3 – The Complete Companion – Review
The LainiBop Challenge – Book 16 – The Marian Conspiracy – GUEST
READ! TO GO! 16 114 The LainiBop Challenge THE MARIAN CONSPIRACY GRAHAM PHILIPS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * Ah religious conspiracies. Can't get enough of them. In this installment, Graham Philips travels from Israel to Wales in an effort … Continue reading The LainiBop Challenge – Book 16 – The Marian Conspiracy – GUEST
Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast
Chris Nickson's 2nd Interview Podcast Chris joined us recently to cordially invite us to his upcoming book launch (see details below!) We chatted about his Richard Nottingham series; upcoming projects, storytelling; book launches and our enduring love for the ever changing landscape of Leeds! [mobile https://podcastmachine.com/podcasts/8365/episodes/73196/media_files/172501/download/3/file_128kb.mp3] 02 - Chris Nickson - Interview about Come the Fear book … Continue reading Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast
WSwanLBC – Book 5 – Atomised – Michel Houellebecq
White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 13th May 2012 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: ATOMISED MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * … Continue reading WSwanLBC – Book 5 – Atomised – Michel Houellebecq
LBC 3Reads – Book 02 – The Paris Wife
#LBC3Reads Cafe 164 Date: 01st of September 2012 Time: 11am - 1pm Address: Unit 2 Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG Book the Second: THE PARIS WIFE PAULA MCLAIN DESCRIPTION (from Amazon) A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable … Continue reading LBC 3Reads – Book 02 – The Paris Wife
The LainiBop Challenge – Book 15 – The Great Gatsby – GUEST
READ! TO GO! 15 115 The LainiBop Challenge THE GREAT GATSBY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * I loved, loved, loved this book. I'm really looking forward to seeing the new remake of the film but not … Continue reading The LainiBop Challenge – Book 15 – The Great Gatsby – GUEST
Sometimes – Sheenagh Pugh
Sometimes Sometimes things don't go, after all, from bad to worse. Some years, muscadel faces down frost; green thrives; the crops don't fail, sometimes a man aims high, and all goes well. A people sometimes step back from war; elect an honest man; decide they care enough, that they can't leave some stranger poor. Some … Continue reading Sometimes – Sheenagh Pugh
The LainiBop Challenge – Book 14 – Mary, Mary – GUEST
READ! TO GO! 14 116 The LainiBop Challenge MARY, MARY JULIE PARSONS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * Mary, Mary eh? This is the second Mary, Mary I've read this year, the first being the more well-known James Patterson … Continue reading The LainiBop Challenge – Book 14 – Mary, Mary – GUEST
The LainiBop Challenge – Book 13 – Glitz – GUEST
READ! TO GO! 13 117 The LainiBop Challenge GLITZ LOUISE BAGSHAWE * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * Glitz is the story of 4 cousins, Juno and her sister Athena, and their cousins, Venus and her sister Diana. Very different … Continue reading The LainiBop Challenge – Book 13 – Glitz – GUEST
