Bet you can't believe it's been a fortnight already huh? Right, back to the book - this stave belongs to the ghost of Christmas Present. A Christmas Carol Rough Guide Stave Three - 18th November Stave Four - 2nd December Stave Five - 16th December FREE versions of A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol for … Continue reading Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Three
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It’s Book Club Jim… Just Not As We Know It
I can't tell you the number of times I've heard the following: 'In a book club? I'd love to be in a book club, but I read too slowly' or 'I've always wanted to but I can't commit to a book a month' This made the elves at LeedsBookClub sad, as though there … Continue reading It’s Book Club Jim… Just Not As We Know It
Leaving Certificate Poetry – Eavan Boland
A long long time ago (I can still remember...*ahem*) I had to study a number of poems for my Leaving Certificate (read A Level equivalents) examinations. Up until this point; I had enjoyed poetry but rarely read it for fun, preferring somewhat easier and more accessible fiction (utterly buying into the myth that poetry was … Continue reading Leaving Certificate Poetry – Eavan Boland
The Hunger Games Podcast – Book 1
Please find attached the latest LeedsBookClub podcast!! Joined by twitter biuddy J, we take a more detailed look at the first book of the trilogy that's had me raving about it for...well... it must be weeks now! Expect major spoilers for the book and a quick natter about the upcoming film too!! ***LANGUAGE WARNING *** … Continue reading The Hunger Games Podcast – Book 1
Armistice Day – Lest We Forget. Two Poems
Often recited for Armistice or Remembrance Day; this poem - and particularly the highlighted stanzas - provide a tribute to all the causalities of war - regardless of state. For The Fallen - Ode To Remembrance With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh … Continue reading Armistice Day – Lest We Forget. Two Poems
Point Horrorween
Coming up to Halloween this year, I was feeling a bit uninspired by the season. There's been a real lack of good horror films this year, and I longed for the days when a Point Horror book could leave me so scared I'd sneak downstairs to hide it under the dog's bed so it wouldn't … Continue reading Point Horrorween
Canongate Book 5 – Dream a little dream of me…
After some delay; the next book in the LeedsBookClub Canongate Challenge was Dream Angus by Alexander McCall Smith. A huge fan of Alexander McCall Smith (Please read his wikipedia page - he is fascinating); I discovered the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency a few years ago and read about six books in the series over … Continue reading Canongate Book 5 – Dream a little dream of me…
The Song of the Wandering Aengus – W.B. Yates
The Song of the Wandering Aengus W.B. Yates I WENT out to the hazel wood, Because a fire was in my head, And cut and peeled a hazel wand, And hooked a berry to a thread; And when white moths were on the wing,And moth-like stars were flickering out,I dropped the berry in a streamAnd … Continue reading The Song of the Wandering Aengus – W.B. Yates
Remember Remember
1742 Ditty Don't you Remember, The Fifth of November, 'Twas Gunpowder Treason Day, I let off my gun, And made'em all run. And Stole all their Bonfire away. Not a huge fan of Guy Fawkes myself (I'm all about Halloween and sweets!) but would like to wish everyone a very happy night! 1903 The … Continue reading Remember Remember
Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Two
Hope you are all enjoying the Christmas Challenge as much as I am. I'd forgotten how beautiful this book really is!! (I'm trying to include relevant Muppets songs, but sometimes it's just not possible) A Christmas Carol Rough Guide Stave Two - 4th November Stave Three - 18th November Stave Four - 2nd December Stave … Continue reading Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Two
