A brilliant literary debut, inspired by a true story: the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829. Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await … Continue reading MEDUSA – 9th July 2014 – Burial Rites – Hannah Kent
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Book choice June! ARCADIA – 15th June 2014 – Intimacy – Hanif Kureishi
Publication Date: 18 Jan 1999 'It is the saddest night, for I am leaving and not coming back.' Jay is leaving his partner and their two sons. As the long night before his departure unfolds he remembers the ups and downs of his relationship with Susan. In an unforgettable, and often pitiless, reflection of their time … Continue reading Book choice June! ARCADIA – 15th June 2014 – Intimacy – Hanif Kureishi
White Swan choice for 11th May
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon From Goodreads 'Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay' is a heart-wrenching story of escape, love and comic-book heroes set in Prague, New York and the Arctic - from the author of 'Wonder Boys'.One night in 1939, Josef … Continue reading White Swan choice for 11th May
Worldbooknight 2014 at the White Swan
World Book night is a very special night....... 'World Book Night is an annual celebration of reading and books which takes place on 23 April. It sees passionate volunteers give hundreds of thousands of books away in their communities to share their love of reading with people who, for whatever reason, don’t read for pleasure or … Continue reading Worldbooknight 2014 at the White Swan
Book choice for White Swan May 11th
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon From Goodreads 'Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay' is a heart-wrenching story of escape, love and comic-book heroes set in Prague, New York and the Arctic - from the author of 'Wonder Boys'. One night in 1939, … Continue reading Book choice for White Swan May 11th
World Book Night 2014
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Enid Blyton Challenge Book 08 – The Boy Next Door
One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Can't wait to read each review as they come! Huge thanks - as always - to Helen...though now I think on it...missing out on all these wonderful stories... Clearly we need each other! Helen's Enid Blyton … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 08 – The Boy Next Door
LBCPuffins – Book 03 – Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
LBC Puffins Venue: Outlaws Yacht Club Date: Wednesday, 9th of July 2013 Time: 6pm Address: 38 New York Street, LS2 YDY DISCUSSING: MRS FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH ROBERT C O'BRIEN BLURB Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, … Continue reading LBCPuffins – Book 03 – Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
Enid Blyton Challenge Book 07 – The Adventures of the Wishing Chair
One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Can't wait to read each review as they come! Huge thanks - as always - to Helen...though now I think on it...missing out on all these wonderful stories... Clearly we need each other! Helen's Enid Blyton … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 07 – The Adventures of the Wishing Chair
Enid Blyton Challenge Book 05 – The Enchanted Wood
One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Can't wait to read each review as they come! Huge thanks - as always - to Helen...though now I think on it...missing out on all these wonderful stories... Clearly we need each other! Helen's Enid Blyton … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 05 – The Enchanted Wood
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