My little brother has graciously provided this stellar review of the SF epic Dune. DUNE FRANK HERBERT Review submitted via facebook. I'd provide a link for his twitter but he doesn't believe in it. As in - he disputes its existence altogether.
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LBC3 Reads – Book 05 – Mason and Dixon – the non-write up
Cafe 164 Date: 19th of January 2014 Time: 11am - 1pm Address: Unit 2 Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG Book the 5th: MASON AND DIXON THOMAS PYNCHON BLURB Charles Mason (1728 -1786) and Jeremiah Dixon (1733-1779) were the British Surveyors best remembered for running the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland that we know … Continue reading LBC3 Reads – Book 05 – Mason and Dixon – the non-write up
LBC Medusa – Burial Rites Write Up
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 9th of July 2014 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: BURIAL RITES HANNAH KENT * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * … Continue reading LBC Medusa – Burial Rites Write Up
LBC Giraffe – a temporary hiatus
It appears as though the venue for our Dystopian book club #LBCGiraffe has become unavailable. Or possibly closed. As a result, I'm postponing our next meeting - currently scheduled for the 1st of July for a few weeks. As soon as we have a venue sorted, I'll let you know here, on twitter and … Continue reading LBC Giraffe – a temporary hiatus
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
