LBC Medusa – NOTICE

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we didn't end up discussing Carte Blanche by Jeffery Deaver at our most recent Medusa book club meet up. So we have decided to push the books back by one month meaning that our schedule will be as follows: 13th May 2015 - Carte Blanche - Jeffrey Deaver 10th June 2015 - Looks who's … Continue reading LBC Medusa – NOTICE

Anne Frank – #NotSilent – 14th of April 1944

Anne Frank #NotSilent campaign   Friday, 14th of April 1944

Anne Frank – #NotSilent – Suggested One Minute Texts

If you would like to join in with the Anne Frank #NotSilent campaign, there are a selection of choices available here - replicated below. Also, you can visit @annefranktrust on twitter. “I need to have something besides a husband and children to devote myself to! I don’t want to have lived in vain like most people. I want … Continue reading Anne Frank – #NotSilent – Suggested One Minute Texts

Anne Frank – #NotSilent

Recently, t'elf asked if I would like to spread the word and get involved with the Anne Frank - #NotSilent Campaign. As it was the first I'd heard of it, I headed straight to the website to get all caught up. This wonderful campaign is determined to spread the word that we each of us … Continue reading Anne Frank – #NotSilent

Books! we need your unwanted books!!!!

Books! we need your unwanted books!!!!

For  World Book  Night we not only want to give away the books of the chosen ones but also any that you have and no longer want. The mission of me Helen - @isfromupnorth is to get everyone reading and enjoying it and to always be on the look out for familiar or new reads. … Continue reading Books! we need your unwanted books!!!!

REVIEW – The Cardinall’s Musick – Howard Assembly Rooms

ABOUT Founded in 1989, The Cardinall’s Musick is a highly successful and innovative ensemble. Taking its name from the 16th-century cardinal, Thomas Wolsey, the group is known for its extensive study of English Renaissance music. Although primarily a vocal group, The Cardinall’s Musick also has its own period instrumental ensemble, and now embraces a wide … Continue reading REVIEW – The Cardinall’s Musick – Howard Assembly Rooms

Enid Blyton Challenge book 12 – The Twins at St. Clare’s- by Enid Blyton

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

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