The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 7
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Sonnet XVII – Pablo Neruda
Sonnet XVII I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.I love you as the plant that never blooms but carries in itself the … Continue reading Sonnet XVII – Pablo Neruda
Medusa LBC – Empire of the Sun Write Up
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 14th of November 2012 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: EMPIRE OF THE SUN J.G. BALLARD * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * … Continue reading Medusa LBC – Empire of the Sun Write Up
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 6
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 6
LBC Dystopia – Book 04 – Brave New World Write Up – GUEST
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 20th of November 2012 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 BRAVE NEW WORLD ALDOUS HUXLEY * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – Book 04 – Brave New World Write Up – GUEST
Arcadia LBC – Hard Times Write Up
Arcadia LBC Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: Sunday, 18th of November 2012 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: HARD TIMES CHARLES DICKENS * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * … Continue reading Arcadia LBC – Hard Times Write Up
Guest Post – Evan Shelton meets Michael Morpurgo
LeedsBookClub is delighted to welcome Evan Shelton to our rota of reviewers. Evan is 9 years of age and loves reading and other book related things. In Evan's first review for us, he talks about meeting Michael Morpurgo - one of his favourite authors. If you would like me to pass on any messages … Continue reading Guest Post – Evan Shelton meets Michael Morpurgo
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 5
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 5
WSwan LBC – American Gods Write Up
White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 8th of July 2012 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: AMERICAN GODS NEIL GAIMAN * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S … Continue reading WSwan LBC – American Gods Write Up
Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
Phenomenal Woman Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my … Continue reading Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
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