We will be moving todays book club until April 23rd as I’m still in the resting stage of recovery. Thanks to all for being so understanding! Date: 23rd April 2022Time: 12.30pm Venue: ZoomBook: Less - AS Greer
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POST-PHONED – again, #LBCHorsforth
Afraid that I’m going to have to rearrange tonight book club again, as still feeling the after effects of covid. Apologies to all and thanks in advance for your understanding. Date: 13th April 2022Time: 7:30pmVenue: zoomBook: Sal - Mick Kitson Stay safe out there. If you can, avoid covid. It’s not much fun. 👍
POSTPHONED – LBC White Swan (#LBCWSwan)
Unfortunately, while I’m recovering all nicely, it’s taking some time. As a result, LBC White Swan will also need to be post phoned for a week. Apologies to all for the inconvenience. Date: 20th March 2022Time: 6pmVenue: via zoomBook: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
POSTPHONED – #LBCHorsforth
Due to illness, #LBCHorsforth is being rearranged to next week. Date: 16th March 2022Time: 7:30pmVenue: zoomBook: Sal - Mick Kitson
GUEST POST – Book Review – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
I’ve a massive treat for you all, to mark World Book Day. Which is today – so if you happen to have seen many strange and magical creatures running around today – it’s not just 2022 throwing another curve ball! It is in fact, our younger humans celebrating literature and the wonders that it brings! … Continue reading GUEST POST – Book Review – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
#NowReading for #LBCHorsforth
Sal by Mick Kitson – our 9th of March choice for #LBCHorsforth This is a story of something like survival.Sal planned it for almost a year before they ran. And now Sal knows a lot of stuff. Like how to build a shelter and start a fire. How to estimate distances, snare rabbits and shoot an … Continue reading #NowReading for #LBCHorsforth
2 Minute Review – Bookshelf Challenge – Jólabókaflóð Book 2
For the last few years, one of my besties has been doing the Unread Shelf challenge. The idea is (in part – it’s a bigger challenge than it looks) to use prompts to help a reader work through the Unread Titles on their shelves. Inspired by her, I am in the midst of attempting to gain control … Continue reading 2 Minute Review – Bookshelf Challenge – Jólabókaflóð Book 2
By Heart 05 – Night – Francis William Bourdillon
Well. I’ve been a bit rubbish at this particular challenge. In nearly three years I’ve tackled an entire 4 poems. And while I did learn them off at the time, I’m not entirely sure that I could just stand up and recite them now. Not me at my most diligent! So, I will refresh on … Continue reading By Heart 05 – Night – Francis William Bourdillon
OPERA – Alcina – full stream from Opera North!
And not two nights after we were whisked away to a strange magical island, Opera North shares the whole thing with the world via the web. We live in exciting times! https://www.youtube.com/embed/uljWJyOkR64?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparent This is absolutely breathtaking and I think I’m getting much more out of it on a second watch! Told with some of Handel’s … Continue reading OPERA – Alcina – full stream from Opera North!
OPERA – Alcina – My Second Ever Opera
As a sort of non-Valentines date night, we decided last minute to go and see Alcina – my second ever opera – obviously provided by the incomparable Opera North. We arrived at the very last minute and were given the gift of better seats – so you can imagine the glee as we found our … Continue reading OPERA – Alcina – My Second Ever Opera
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