As you know, Cold Comfort Farm is one of my favourite novels, and I have always wanted to be able to emulate it's heroine Flora Poste. It's author, Stella Gibbons, also wrote twenty five other novels, as well as collections of short stories and poetry. Sadly, these were all overshadowed by her masterpiece, and remained … Continue reading Westwood
2011
Canongate Book 3 – It’s a long and winding road…that brings me home
Deciding to tackle the great unknown next; I choose to read Su Tong's Binu and the Great wall of China as my third Canongate Challenge. While long fascinated by China, I know very little about the country, it's culture or its mythology. I studied a very specific time period for my history leaving certificate (A … Continue reading Canongate Book 3 – It’s a long and winding road…that brings me home
Chris Nickson Podcast Interview
* * *PODCAST* * * Well, I say interview - it's more of a conversation! ***LANGUAGE WARNING *** ***SPOILERS WARNING *** - We keep some of the vital details secret, but there are plenty of spoilers here for the uninitiated. We discuss his Richard Nottingham Series (The Broken Token, Cold Cruel Winter, The … Continue reading Chris Nickson Podcast Interview
Book Club 7 – Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: 18th August 2011 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi Agreed On: The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald While it was a fun and awesome book club - as always - unfortunately not many people had managed to finish the book. In fact, only two of … Continue reading Book Club 7 – Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
There’s nothing "condescending" about chick-lit
Guardian Link Novelist Polly Courtney, who self-published two books before signing up to a three book deal with HarperCollins imprint Avon, has ditched her publisher, after the launch of the third book, because she believes that they have marketed her as 'chick-lit'. According to her, 'chick-lit' is perceived as being "about a girl wanting to … Continue reading There’s nothing "condescending" about chick-lit
Chris Nickson Exclusive!!
*****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** Chris Nickson - music journalist and author (The Broken Token, Cold Cruel Winter, The Constant Lovers) and Leeds Book Club buddy has very kindly provided us with 'HOME' for our lovely readers. Originally published (with minor tweaks) in the now-out-of-print anthology 'Criminal Tendencies', it's a wonderful introduction into the world of Richard … Continue reading Chris Nickson Exclusive!!
Canongate Book 2 – The Girls watch the Boys watch the Girls go by…
While we at Leeds Book Club have always been delighted to fly the Rainbow Flag, I have to admit, I've always felt a tad out of the loop regarding the issues. Though I passionately believe in equality regardless of gender, orientation, age or racial origin, I'm rarely challenged or confronted over the mere act of … Continue reading Canongate Book 2 – The Girls watch the Boys watch the Girls go by…
Cinderella – Roald Dahl
The primary reason I grew up knowing that life wasn't going to end up the way the Disney films suggested. Especially with regards to the princes!! Cinderella I guess you think you know this story. You don't. The real one's much more gory. The phoney one, the one you know, Was cooked up years and … Continue reading Cinderella – Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl Day
Happy Roald Dahl Day!! Stamps The sixth annual Roald Dahl day falls today, on what would have been the author's 95th birthday. It's been quite a delight to see such an outpouring of love for Roald Dahl on twitter today. Though often a controversial and divisive character; his books seem to be near universally loved … Continue reading Roald Dahl Day
Best Loved? Have Words.
This is what I think. Not what everyone in Leeds Book Club thinks. It's also not supposed to be serious, I don't actually think anyone's an idiot. If you never want to be friends with me again, fair enough. Contains SWEARS. Soz Britain, have a word with yourself. You've had a chance to vote for … Continue reading Best Loved? Have Words.
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