Once again, World Book Night managed to send me my 'apply to be a giver!' email a whole days after I had already done so, but apart from that this year I'd like to say BLOODY WELL DONE. From a reading for pleasure promoter's (working on the job title...) point of view this is a … Continue reading WBN 2013-The Books BookElf’s Verdict
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Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 4
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 4
Arcadia LBC – Heat Wave Write Up
Arcadia LBC Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: Sunday, 19th of February 2012 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: HEAT WAVE RICHARD CASTLE * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * … Continue reading Arcadia LBC – Heat Wave Write Up
Arcadia LBC – The Princess Bride – Write Up
Arcadia LBC Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: Sunday, 19th of August 2012 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: THE PRINCESS BRIDE WILLIAM GOLDMAN * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * … Continue reading Arcadia LBC – The Princess Bride – Write Up
Medusa LBC Write Up – Cloud Atlas – Guest
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 10th of October 2012 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: CLOUD ATLAS DAVID MITCHELL (not that one) * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S … Continue reading Medusa LBC Write Up – Cloud Atlas – Guest
LBC Dystopia – Book 02 – The Running Man
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 28th of August 2012 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 Discussing: The Running Man - Richard Bachman/Stephen King BLURB The Running Man is set within a dystopian future in which the poor are seen more by the government as worrisome rodents than … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – Book 02 – The Running Man
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 3
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 3
Arcadia LBC – The New York Trilogy Write Up – GUEST
Arcadia LBC Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: Sunday, 21st of October 2012 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: THE NEW YORK TRILOGY PAUL AUSTER * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * … Continue reading Arcadia LBC – The New York Trilogy Write Up – GUEST
A Child’s Garden – Rudyard Kipling
A Child's Garden R. L. StevensonNow there is nothing wrong with me Except -- I think it's called T.B. And that is why I have to lay Out in the garden all the day. Our garden is not very wide And cars go by on either side, And make an angry-hooty noise That rather startles … Continue reading A Child’s Garden – Rudyard Kipling
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 2
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 2
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