The second of the International poets that we studied was John Keats. Now, I'm a bit of a romantic myself, with just a touch of a maudlin streak so I settled comfortably and immersed myself in the following poems. After the tangled mess that is Longley, the dark deep undercurrents of Elizabeth Bishop and the … Continue reading Leaving Certificate Poetry – John Keats
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The Day of the Wren
Happy St Stephen's Day...or Boxing Day (if you must). I hope you're all feeling rested after yesterday's celebrations and food! Back home (in Ireland), the 26th was historically celebrated as The Day of the Wren - Lá an Dreoilín. It is believed that this tradition emerged out of older Pagan or Druidic rituals, co-opted into … Continue reading The Day of the Wren
Leeds Book Club would like to wish you a very very Hope Santa brought you everything your heart desired. Or at the very least a huge amount of chocolates!
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor— I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in … Continue reading Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Five
And now, the end is near... I LOVE this time of year! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! I hope that you're still with us; still enjoying this most wonderful of all Christmas books! Only one section left to go - and you'll have earned your Christmas treats even more!! A Christmas Carol Rough Guide … Continue reading Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Five
Leaving Certificate Poetry – Michael Longley
The second (of three) Irish poets studied during my Leaving Certificate was Michael Longley. This Northern Irish poet was utterly unknown to me before my final year at school. Of all the poems we read over and over and over again; these were the ones I struggled with the most. He manages to cram so … Continue reading Leaving Certificate Poetry – Michael Longley
The Book Of Human Skin by Michelle Lovric
Here's a thing you might not know about Leeds Book Club. We are blessed. One of our members - whom I shall randomly nickname the Elf to protect her identity - has a super power - a gift some might rightly say. After only a few minutes of conversation with you, she is able to … Continue reading The Book Of Human Skin by Michelle Lovric
White Swan Leeds Book Club!!
You know how good things always seem to happen in threes? For those who've seen the details about Arcadia LBC and Medusa LBC and wished for something a little closer to Leeds City Proper...well, we might have just the solution for you!!! White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 8th January 2012 Time: … Continue reading White Swan Leeds Book Club!!
The Secret Circle – Book 2 – The Captive
Book Two - The Captive CAN THE SECRET CIRCLE SURVIVE... Lured into the most popular in-crowd imaginable, Cassie is intoxicated by her new found strength, a power as addictive as it is perilous. Caught between two members' consuming desires to use the coven's mysterious force, Cassie turns to one of their boyfriends, Adam ... and … Continue reading The Secret Circle – Book 2 – The Captive
Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Four
Nearly there folks! How goes the pressie shopping? What d'ya mean you haven't started yet!!! After the dark and gloomy...prepare for...well...more dark and gloomy. Honestly; its all worth it! I swear!! A Christmas Carol Rough Guide Stave Four - 2nd December Stave Five - 16th December FREE versions of A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol … Continue reading Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Four
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