The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 6
2012
LBC Dystopia – Book 04 – Brave New World Write Up – GUEST
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 20th of November 2012 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 BRAVE NEW WORLD ALDOUS HUXLEY * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – Book 04 – Brave New World Write Up – GUEST
Arcadia LBC – Hard Times Write Up
Arcadia LBC Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: Sunday, 18th of November 2012 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: HARD TIMES CHARLES DICKENS * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * … Continue reading Arcadia LBC – Hard Times Write Up
Guest Post – Evan Shelton meets Michael Morpurgo
LeedsBookClub is delighted to welcome Evan Shelton to our rota of reviewers. Evan is 9 years of age and loves reading and other book related things. In Evan's first review for us, he talks about meeting Michael Morpurgo - one of his favourite authors. If you would like me to pass on any messages … Continue reading Guest Post – Evan Shelton meets Michael Morpurgo
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 5
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 5
WSwan LBC – American Gods Write Up
White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 8th of July 2012 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: AMERICAN GODS NEIL GAIMAN * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S … Continue reading WSwan LBC – American Gods Write Up
Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
Phenomenal Woman Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my … Continue reading Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
WBN 2013-The Books BookElf’s Verdict
Once again, World Book Night managed to send me my 'apply to be a giver!' email a whole days after I had already done so, but apart from that this year I'd like to say BLOODY WELL DONE. From a reading for pleasure promoter's (working on the job title...) point of view this is a … Continue reading WBN 2013-The Books BookElf’s Verdict
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 4
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 4
Arcadia LBC – Heat Wave Write Up
Arcadia LBC Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: Sunday, 19th of February 2012 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: HEAT WAVE RICHARD CASTLE * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * … Continue reading Arcadia LBC – Heat Wave Write Up
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