In the build up to the Women's Literature Festival in Bristol on the 16-17 March, BookElf will be reviewing the work of the writers on the Womens Writing Today panel. The event will look at the issues facing women writers today, and their inspirations for their work. This book, the debut novel by British Palestinian … Continue reading Women’s Literature Festival-Women’s Writing Today-Selma Dabbagh
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Interview with Peter Bullimore – Podcast
Leeds Book Club is delighted to have the chance to chat with Peter Bullimore. Peter was the Guest Speaker at the Sharking Stories launch at Leeds Central Library last month. Peter represented the Hearing Voices Network, and spoke eloquently, honesty and humorously about his experiences. Peter had been a successful business and family man … Continue reading Interview with Peter Bullimore – Podcast
Medusa LBC – The Great Gatsby – GUEST
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday ??th of ?? 2012 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: THE GREAT GATSBY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * … Continue reading Medusa LBC – The Great Gatsby – GUEST
Under St Peter’s Review – Harry Turtledove
Mark Swain - friend of Leeds Book Club and writer of short fiction here - is a huge fan of the horror genera, and will be providing us with some reviews! Feel free to drop him a line on twitter - you'll find him @DemonHeadClash * * * * * HERE BE SPOILERS* * * * * UNDER ST … Continue reading Under St Peter’s Review – Harry Turtledove
Short Story – Life is Waiting
Leeds Book Club has made a new friend! I'm originally from Texas, but in 2008 I moved to the UK and have stuck around in Yorkshire ever since. I've only started writing seriously for a little over a year now, and last May I self-published my first novel - Memorial Day.* When I'm not obsessively staring … Continue reading Short Story – Life is Waiting
Women’s Literature Festival-Womens Writing Today-Helen Dunmore
In the build up to the Women's Literature Festival in Bristol on the 16-17 March, BookElf will be reviewing the word of the writers on the Womens Writing Today panel. The event will look at the issues facing women writers today, and their inspirations for their work. Helen Dunmore Photo by Caroline Forbes I first … Continue reading Women’s Literature Festival-Womens Writing Today-Helen Dunmore
WSwan LBC and Canongate Book 08 – Weight Write Up – GUEST
White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 10th of February 2012 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: WEIGHT JEANETTE WINTERSON * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * … Continue reading WSwan LBC and Canongate Book 08 – Weight Write Up – GUEST
Guest Post – Evan reviews the Percy Jackson series
Leeds Book Club are delighted to present - due to popular demand - another review by the youngest on our writing team - Evan Shelton. Evan is an avid reader and enjoys reading and writing about books. He's also had a birthday since his last review - so many happy returns for that too! Here … Continue reading Guest Post – Evan reviews the Percy Jackson series
Women’s Literature Festival-Women’s Writing Today-Bidisha
In the build up to the Women's Literature Festival in Bristol on the 16-17 March, BookElf will be reviewing the word of the writers on the Womens Writing Today panal. The event will look at the issues facing women writers today, and their inspirations for their work. Bidisha Bidisha is a writer and critic whose … Continue reading Women’s Literature Festival-Women’s Writing Today-Bidisha
Rich Girl, Poor Girl – Val Wood Review – GUEST
RICH GIRL, POOR GIRL VAL WOOD Thanks to our Guest Star Michelle for contributing the following review. Set in Victorian England, this novel tells of two teenage girls, one from a well-to-do family, big house, servants, father in the Army, and the other the child of a single mum, living in slum housing … Continue reading Rich Girl, Poor Girl – Val Wood Review – GUEST
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