Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project July 15th at Crowd of Favours

Sharing Stories See more here http://wp.me/P2jfyL-z Come and join us on the 15th to discuss: The Rosie Project (Don Tillman #1) by Graeme Simsion An international sensation, this hilarious, feel-good novel is narrated by an oddly charming and socially challenged genetics professor on an unusual quest: to find out if he is capable of true love. Don Tillman, … Continue reading Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project July 15th at Crowd of Favours

LBCOutlaws next read – death at la fenice by Donna Leon

  LBCOutlaws next read on 10th July is death at la fenice by Donna Leon.The twisted maze of Venice's canals has always been shrouded in mystery. Even the celebrated opera house, La Fenice, has seen its share of death. But nothing so horrific and violent as that of world-famous conductor, Maestro Helmut Wellauer - poisoned … Continue reading LBCOutlaws next read – death at la fenice by Donna Leon

People of bookclub we need your help please vote now!

As Chief Puffin, I have offered to help update things and keep people informed.  Niamh is the one you need to email tweet, any questions or reviews need to be emailed to her and then she can filter them to me. I'm just the technician LBCPuffins Right guys, to the reason of this post, I'm having … Continue reading People of bookclub we need your help please vote now!

In Praise of – Children Reading

A Lament There have been many times that I have been embarrassed to be caught with a book. Like when I've wandered away at a party and became absorbed in something that I found. Or when I'd navigate school hallways eyes firmly stuck on the page, heedless of people jumping out of my way. As a … Continue reading In Praise of – Children Reading

The X Files

Four new cases! Sort of. Had popped in to OKComics for one of our usual (increasingly) surreal, bizarre and incoherent conservations last week when I overheard one of their regulars discussing the X Files comic. As a HUGE fan of the series; I knew I'd have to read it. The X Files was one of … Continue reading The X Files

A Dirge – Christina Rossetti

A Dirge By Christina Rossetti 1830–1894 Why were you born when the snow was falling? You should have come to the cuckoo’s calling, Or when grapes are green in the cluster, Or, at least, when lithe swallows muster    For their far off flying    From summer dying. Why did you die when the lambs were cropping? … Continue reading A Dirge – Christina Rossetti

Puffins choices for July and August

Hello Pufflins! Just to update you on the next two choices. July 8th - Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier August 12th - The secret diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 - Sue Townsend July's book In July we have my pick, my absolute favourite book I think as a kid as its stayed with me … Continue reading Puffins choices for July and August

Books not picked for Puffins

I've just found a pile of suggestions and wanted to share them with you. There's some amazing suggestions and I hope people keep putting them in. -Helen 1. The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1) by Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist (Illustrator) Dear Reader, I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in you hands is … Continue reading Books not picked for Puffins

LBC3Reads has it’s first potential logo…

Thoughts? Because if you've ever attended one of our #LBC3Reads book clubs, you'd know this is pretty spot on!!!! Thanks do much to my wonderful, ever awesome evil twin @nalsa who came up with this amazing picture!!

Logo-ing Mad!

Otherwise known as Your task...should you choose to accept it... It actually all began a few years ago when the amazing Amy of Tiger Tea Illustration drew up an amazing poster for the LBC White Swan World Book Night event. It's a swan. With a book. And a HAT!!! All the awesome! I was so … Continue reading Logo-ing Mad!