Very rarely do I do the plug thing...but LeedsPlaylist ...is such a great idea - run by a book club member no less (waves to @Wandapops) - how could I resist! - From the blog... This is how we do it To take part in Leeds Playlist you must be in Leeds and on Twitter. … Continue reading Leeds Playlist!
2012
Dead Like Me by Adam Troy Castro
Mark Swain is a friend of Leeds Book Club and writes short fiction here! A huge fan of the horror genera, this is the first time he's reviewed for us - hopefully the first of many! You can also drop him a line on twitter as @DemonHeadClash * * * * * HERE BE SPOILERS … Continue reading Dead Like Me by Adam Troy Castro
Mount TBR 1# The Shadow of the Moon by M.M.Kaye
So I know having my first TBR challenge post at the end of February is pretty poor showing on my part, but I have many and numerous excuses for this, mostly along the lines of a)a lot of shit went down for me in the first two months of 2012, most of it for the … Continue reading Mount TBR 1# The Shadow of the Moon by M.M.Kaye
ArcadiaLBC Book 11 – The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint
Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: 15th January 2012 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint - Brady Udall Agreed on: Heat Wave - Richard Castle Our first meeting since before Christmas and it's felt like aaaaaaaaaagggggggggggeeeeeeeesssssss! THE BLURB (from BookBrowse) If I could tell you only one thing about my life it would … Continue reading ArcadiaLBC Book 11 – The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint
MedusaLBC Book 1 Review and Canongate Book 7 – Ragnarok
Medusa LBC Venue: Medusa Bar in Horsforth Date: Wednesday 11th January 2012 Time: 7:00pm Discussing: Ragnarok by A.S. Byatt * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * … Continue reading MedusaLBC Book 1 Review and Canongate Book 7 – Ragnarok
Books to cheer a person up!
Earlier this week, a member of the twitterati posted a shout out to her fellow book clubbers asking for recommendations for books that could distract and cheer a person up. It was surprisingly difficult at first - instantly the most miserable books we've ever read jumped to mind (ahem). Or ones that are personally perfect … Continue reading Books to cheer a person up!
Scaring Children? I’m all for it!
A regular Leeds Book Club member (and current @PeopleOfLeeds!) lent me Dark Season - a young adults book written by Russell T Davies (the man responsible for bringing us the revived Doctor Who in 2005!). Released concurrently with a 6 part TV series, this book consists of two interlinked stories - featuring three young teenagers … Continue reading Scaring Children? I’m all for it!
Valentines Day? Bah, humbug!
Because we are nothing if not objective... For my second ever Valentine, my boyfriend at the time mis-spelt my name... Be still my heart. Symphony Recital by Dorothy Parker I do not like my state of mind; I'm bitter, querulous, unkind. I hate my legs, I hate my hands, I do not yearn for … Continue reading Valentines Day? Bah, humbug!
Happy Valentines Day!
The first Valentines Day card I ever received (from someone OTHER than my parents) had the following poem accompanying it. And being over the moon with delight and joy (at having received one!) I promptly memorised it and can still recite it with pleasure. A White Rose by John Boyle O'Reilly THE RED rose whispers … Continue reading Happy Valentines Day!
Library Poem – A Protest By Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson, Waterstones Children’s Laureate, has written a dedicated poem to celebrate National Libraries Day. Library Poem Everyone is welcome to walk through the door. It really doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor. There are books in boxes and books on shelves. They’re free for you to borrow, so help yourselves. Come and meet … Continue reading Library Poem – A Protest By Julia Donaldson
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