*****SPOILERS***** *****SPOILERS***** *****SPOILERS***** After enjoying the first book in the series (here) I was raring to go with the next - though slightly trepidacious as those self same twitter buds that introduced me to the books were not as fond of this one. Its always tricky when you know a little *too* much about your … Continue reading The Hunger Games – Book 2 – Catching Fire
2012
National Libraries Day 2012!
As you might know, we at LeedsBookClub love our libraries. We passionately believe that these are an essential national resource that MUST be preserved for the future. This year National Libraries Day will be celebrated on the 4th of February. That's THIS Saturday!! How will YOU get involved? Visit the link above for some great … Continue reading National Libraries Day 2012!
WSwanLBC – Book 1 Review!
White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 8th January 2012 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: Suttree by Cormac McCarthy * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * … Continue reading WSwanLBC – Book 1 Review!
Leaving Certificate Poetry – Elizabeth Bishop
The final international poet in my Leaving Certificate series - I might have saved the best till last. Elizabeth Bishop - according to my English teacher - was one of the most significant American poets EVER and one of the most distinguished poets of the 21st century. My English teacher was an awesome lady, a … Continue reading Leaving Certificate Poetry – Elizabeth Bishop
Happy BookElf
I'm so ridiculously, incandescently happy at the moment, for a variety of brilliant reasons. As many of you know, this isn't always the case for me. That's why, when I am feeling happy, I tend to shout it from the rooftops. Sing it from the trees. I've been trying to think of books that encapsulate … Continue reading Happy BookElf
Happy Birthday Robert Burns!
Scotland's favorite son, the Bard of Ayrshire and 2009's awarded Greatest Scot turns 253 years old today. Well...he would...like...if he were still alive and all. Robert Burns was a self educated man; who collected national songs and wrote both poems and lyric - popularizing his native tongue, Scots language (not to be mistaken for either English … Continue reading Happy Birthday Robert Burns!
Richard Nottingham Book 3 – The Constant Lovers
Leeds - 1732. Richard Nottingham remains the Chief Constable of Leeds - one of the few constants with regards to the city guardians. He and his right hand man and deputy - John Sedgwick - remain dedicated to keeping the city a peaceful and prosperous place. Nottingham is as familiar with the resident cut-purses, … Continue reading Richard Nottingham Book 3 – The Constant Lovers
Errrrrr Libraries Much?
I am fuming. Wikipedia is down. This is because they believe in freedom of information which apparently this new law in the US, which I don't know anything about, will restrict. Fair enough, I too believe in open content and lack of censorship. This isn't what is making me angry. I've just had a morning … Continue reading Errrrrr Libraries Much?
Leaving Certificate Poetry – Seamus Heaney
The final of 'our' Irish poets - Seamus Heaney - one of my favourites. In fact; excluding Yeats, he is *probably* my favourite. This might sound odd, but it's almost embarrassing to admit to being a Heaney fan these days. He is a prolific, sensitive and intelligent poet...but worst of all...he is popular. We Irish … Continue reading Leaving Certificate Poetry – Seamus Heaney
The Secret Circle – Book 3
Book Three - The Power In So Deadly A Battle... United at last with Diana, the mistress of her coven, Cassie must first sacrifice her love for Adam to save the Secret Circle and the town of New Salem from the evil powers of the witch Faye. Threatened by the possibility of her destruction in … Continue reading The Secret Circle – Book 3
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