OUTLINE Two years after his public defeat of his arch-nemesis Professor James Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls; Sherlock Holmes is a shadow of his former self. Retreating from the world, Holmes has by now retired from detection and survives only by selling the details of his past cases to an unscrupulous journalist. However, when Mycroft Holmes is … Continue reading Sherlock Secrets – The game is afoot…keep up!
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Enid Blyton Challenge Book 04 – The Adventures of Scamp
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! Huge thanks - as always - to Helen...though now I think on it...missing out on all these wonderful stories... Clearly we need each other! Helen's Enid … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 04 – The Adventures of Scamp
Enid Blyton Challenge Book 03 – The Secret Seven
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! Huge thanks - as always - to Helen...though now I think on it...missing out on all these wonderful stories... Clearly we need each other! Helen's Enid … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 03 – The Secret Seven
Lainibop Challenge Book 25 – Cloud Atlas
READ! TO GO! 25 105 The LainiBop Challenge CLOUD ATLAS DAVID MITCHELL * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * BLURB Mitchell's virtuosic novel presents six narratives that evoke an array of genres, from Melvillean high-seas drama to California noir and dystopian … Continue reading Lainibop Challenge Book 25 – Cloud Atlas
WoodsieGirl’s Choice – In Mouldy Land – A memorial
Poetry Challenge 2013 I'm afraid I'm hopelessly behind with our challenge and posting months after the requested date. Nevertheless, I'm working hard (or hardly working?) to get us up to date. Here at Leeds Book Club, we're always looking for new poems and poets...well I say we...me mostly. This year, we've invited our friends from … Continue reading WoodsieGirl’s Choice – In Mouldy Land – A memorial
James Schwartz Choice
Poetry Challenge 2013 Here at Leeds Book Club, we're always looking for new poems and poets...well I say we...me mostly. This year, we've invited our friends from the blog and tweet sphere to share their favourite poems. Hope that you enjoy these! http://literaryparty.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @queeraspoetry The Window of the Tobacco Shop - C.P. Cavafy http://soundcloud.com/queeraspoetry/the-window-of-the-tobacco-shop … Continue reading James Schwartz Choice
LBCGiraffe – Book 06 – Logan’s Run – Write Up – Guest
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 20th of April 2013 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 LOGAN'S RUN WILLIAM F. NOLAN AND GEORGE CLAYTON JOHNSON * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * … Continue reading LBCGiraffe – Book 06 – Logan’s Run – Write Up – Guest
LBC is proud to announce…LBC Outlaws!
After her very successful week as Person of Leeds, Sharon (@Pixlz) got in touch about starting a crime based book club. At first I was a little unsure about a book club I wouldn't actually be obliged to attend but the moment I met her, I knew that the book club was mighty and inevitable! … Continue reading LBC is proud to announce…LBC Outlaws!
Sharing Stories – Let’s Meet!
Leeds Book Club will be participating in the Arts and Minds Network's new project on raising awareness of mental health issues. Tom (@ArtsMindsLeeds) and I were geeking out about the Mental Health Reading Challenge - because *that's* how cool we are - and thought that it would be a great idea to get our various … Continue reading Sharing Stories – Let’s Meet!
Interview with Mark Catley
Leeds Book Club is thrilled to be joined by Mark Catley - a scriptwriter for TV (such as Casualty, Eastenders and a Call the Midwife episode here and there) and the stage (Angus Thongs and Scuffer). We discuss his upcoming production at the West Yorkshire Playhouse of Sherlock Holmes - Best Kept Secret (squee!); his … Continue reading Interview with Mark Catley