The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

There were three reasons I read this book as the 'fairytale' part of my Once Upon A Time Reading Challenge. 1) The cover is stunning. STUNNING. It's like a YA Philippa Gregory, but embossed. And I am a massive massive sucker for anything embossed, as Poverty Aid knows to my cost. 2) It got a … Continue reading The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

TBR 4# Frenchmen’s Creek

I bought this book first hand, from Waterstones, with my Christmas book tokens, after a long conversation on Twitter after reading the nonsense that is A Discovery of Witches, about true love and it's representation in fiction. I was recommended reading this by @sianushka, who has such a similar taste in fiction to me for … Continue reading TBR 4# Frenchmen’s Creek

What I Read During My Holidays Part 2- Why Be Happy When You Could By Normal?

Now I'm going to sound really dreadful, but I've never read any Jeanette Winterson before. I've heard of her, obviously, and I own quite a but of her, but I've never read any! I understand this means they want by Feministy Book Blogger badge back but HA HA HA YOU CAN'T HAVE IT BECAUSE IT … Continue reading What I Read During My Holidays Part 2- Why Be Happy When You Could By Normal?

World Book Night 2012 – fun for everyone!

Last year, BookElfLeeds and the Travelling Suitcase Library organised for a massive book swap and World Book Night giveaway at Arcadia (the LBC Mothership).       It was the BEST CRAIC EVER!! And did I mention the FREE BOOKS!!   Back by popular demand... The Travelling Suitcase Library Presents… A World Book Night Party! … Continue reading World Book Night 2012 – fun for everyone!

What I Read During My Holidays Part 1-The Luddites

Last week I broke with tradition and spent my holiday lying on my Dad's sofa and reading. And it was, as it always is, utterly blissful. I took originally three books to read with me, this soon rose to four as I went via my Auntie S, who's always good for a lend, and I … Continue reading What I Read During My Holidays Part 1-The Luddites

Guest Post – The Tenth Kingdom – Part One

* * * Do you believe in Magic? * * * * * * Part One * * * A friend of LeedsBookClub (say hello on twitter here!), Marie is writing an EPIC review of The Tenth Kingdom! Enjoy! The 10th Kingdom is primarily a TV show but there is also a book based upon … Continue reading Guest Post – The Tenth Kingdom – Part One

Guest Post – Laini’s Giant To Be Read Pile!

The Lainibop Challenge!! Inspired by BookElfLeed's TBR challenge (here), Laini - one of our friends and occasional #MedusaLBC members - decided to gather up her own 'To Read' pile. She included every book that had been sat unread on her book shelves.  While I'm not entirely sure she expected for the total pile to comprise of 1 … Continue reading Guest Post – Laini’s Giant To Be Read Pile!

Further Praise of L. M. Montgomery

Because I just don't think my praise for Lucy M Montgomery went far enough - I bring you...more books by the same author that I'm planning on reading in the very soon! Once I'd started on the first series of Anne of Green Gables, I found I just couldn't stop. I've decided to indulge in … Continue reading Further Praise of L. M. Montgomery

In Praise Of: Anne of Ingleside, Prince Edward Island

If you'd like to join my read read of the Green Gables Series, find as many free versions as I could find below!     Part Two - The Ingleside Years   Anne's all grown up now and raising a family of her own. Though she is a good sixty miles from home, she has … Continue reading In Praise Of: Anne of Ingleside, Prince Edward Island

Special Features: The Hunger Games

You tube videos: The Hunger Games Soundtrack Songs from District 12 and Beyond 1. "Abraham's Daughter" - Arcade Fire 2. "Tomorrow Will Be Kinder" - The Secret Sisters 3. "Nothing To Remember" - Neko Case 4. "Safe & Sound" - Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars 5. "The Ruler and The Killer" - Kid Cude … Continue reading Special Features: The Hunger Games