Every now and then I get sent books that already have a fair bit of hype attached. Some of this you can ignore as publicists being good at their jobs, but when two days after receiving The Rosie Project I read in the paper that it had netted debut author Graeme Simsion a very cool … Continue reading The Rosie Project-Review
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Happy Library Day
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! * * * * * Mrs Phelps from Roald Dahl's Matilda Librarian par … Continue reading Happy Library Day
Women’s Literature Festival-Womens Writing Today-Stella Duffy
In the build up to the Women's Literature Festival in Bristol on the 16-17 March, BookElf will be reviewing the work of the writers on the Womens Writing Today panel. The event will look at the issues facing women writers today, and their inspirations for their work. I had never read any Stella Duffy, … Continue reading Women’s Literature Festival-Womens Writing Today-Stella Duffy
Lainibop Challenge – Book 23 – Mockingay Review
READ! TO GO! 23 107 The LainiBop Challenge MOCKINGJAY SUZANNE COLLINS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * Having been rescued from the Quarter Quell at the last second, Katniss finds herself holed up with the rebels in the supposedly destroyed … Continue reading Lainibop Challenge – Book 23 – Mockingay Review
Women’s Literature Festival-Womens Writing Today-Beatrice Hitchman
In the build up to the Women's Literature Festival in Bristol on the 16-17 March, BookElf will be reviewing the work of the writers on the Womens Writing Today panel. The event will look at the issues facing women writers today, and their inspirations for their work. Beatrice Hitchman lived in Paris for a year … Continue reading Women’s Literature Festival-Womens Writing Today-Beatrice Hitchman
The People of Sand and Slag – Paolo Bacigalupi
Mark Swain - friend of Leeds Book Club and writer of short fiction HERE - is a huge fan of the horror genera, and will be providing us with some reviews! Feel free to drop him a line on twitter - you'll find him @DemonHeadClash As always, thanks very muchly to Mark! * * * * * … Continue reading The People of Sand and Slag – Paolo Bacigalupi
LBCPuffins – Matilda Write Up – GUEST
LBC Puffins Venue: Outlaws Yacht Club Date: Wednesday, 20th of February 2013 Time: 6pm Address: 38 New York Street, LS2 YDY DISCUSSING: MATILDA ROALD DAHL Our write up here is supplied by regular book clubber and book lover extra-ordinarie @AlisonNeale. We rate this report: A* SCHOOL REPORT: Matilda, by Roald Dahl … Continue reading LBCPuffins – Matilda Write Up – GUEST
Enid Blyton Challenge Book 02 – The Famous Five
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 Blyton … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 02 – The Famous Five
Women’s Literature Festival-Women’s Writing Today-Selma Dabbagh
In the build up to the Women's Literature Festival in Bristol on the 16-17 March, BookElf will be reviewing the work of the writers on the Womens Writing Today panel. The event will look at the issues facing women writers today, and their inspirations for their work. This book, the debut novel by British Palestinian … Continue reading Women’s Literature Festival-Women’s Writing Today-Selma Dabbagh
Interview with Peter Bullimore – Podcast
Leeds Book Club is delighted to have the chance to chat with Peter Bullimore. Peter was the Guest Speaker at the Sharking Stories launch at Leeds Central Library last month. Peter represented the Hearing Voices Network, and spoke eloquently, honesty and humorously about his experiences. Peter had been a successful business and family man … Continue reading Interview with Peter Bullimore – Podcast
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