One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Can't wait to read each review as they come! Helen's Enid Blyton Challenge St. Clare's St. Clare's, a girls' boarding school which predates Malory Towers, is described by one parent as "a very sensible sort of … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge book 12 – The Twins at St. Clare’s- by Enid Blyton
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Enid Blyton Challenge Book 10: The Naughtiest Girl in the School
About the book First published in 1940, the book is about Elizabeth Allen who is spoilt and selfish. When's she's sent away to boarding school she makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been! But Elizabeth soon finds out that being bad isn't as simple as it seems ... About the … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 10: The Naughtiest Girl in the School
REVIEW – The Map of Time – GUEST
LBC regular reviewer Michelle has been reading again... Thanks again Michelle! THE MAP OF TIME FELIX J. PALMA BLURB An epic, ambitious and page-turning mystery that will appeal to fans of The Shadow of the Wind, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell and The Time Traveller’s Wife. London, 1896. Andrew Harrington is young, wealthy and heartbroken. … Continue reading REVIEW – The Map of Time – GUEST
Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 03 -The BFG
The BFG by Roald Dahl Quentin Blake (Illustrator) About the book Captured by a giant! The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater, the Bonecruncher, or any … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 03 -The BFG
Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02b -Going Solo
Going Solo (Roald Dahl Autobiography #2) Part 1: boys of a childhood - here by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Superb Stories, Daring Deeds, Fantastic Adventures Here is the action-packed sequel to Boy, a tale of Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Roald Dahl … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02b -Going Solo
Stalker Soundtrack
Recently at our Medusa book club, we discussed the new TV series Stalker and it's soundtrack which primarily consists of re-imagined 80's hits performed in the creepiest way possible. I thought that it might be fun to gather them all in the one place. Which it was, for I am all the contentment at a … Continue reading Stalker Soundtrack
World Book Night 2015 @whiteswanleeds with @isfromupnorth
It's nearly here! Well, a month away, but planning has begun! If anyone had any books they would like to give away on the night bring them along, If you want to donate contact me on twitter @isfromupnorth or Niamh at @leedsbookclub. The event will be held at the White Swan Leeds and this year … Continue reading World Book Night 2015 @whiteswanleeds with @isfromupnorth
Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02a- Boy:Tales of Childhood
Boy: Tales of Childhood (Roald Dahl Autobiography #1) by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) From the evocation of an enchanted boyhood spent in Wales and Norway to his unhappy experiences at an English public school, these sparkling memoirs are filled with high spirits and more than a touch of the macabre. “An autobiography is a … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02a- Boy:Tales of Childhood
LBC Medusa – The Wars Write Up
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 11th of March 2015 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: THE WARS TIMOTHY FINDLEY * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * … Continue reading LBC Medusa – The Wars Write Up
LBC Medusa – Books ‘un’ picked
As always we have a list of books that were not selected, so if you're looking for some suggestions, have a look here! THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN - Paula Hawkins A FOOLS ALPHABET - Sebastian Faulks H IS FOR HAWK - Helen MacDonald IF ON A WINTER'S NIGHT A TRAVELER - Italo Calvino SHADOW … Continue reading LBC Medusa – Books ‘un’ picked
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