On no, they didn't. oh YES, they did. There's been something fishy about reviews lately... In the last few months, the practice of sock puppetry has been given another very public airing. According to Merriam-Webster, a sock puppet is defined as: 1 : a hand puppet made with a sock 2 : a false online identity used … Continue reading Sock Puppetry and Paid-for Reviews
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The Hobbit Trailer
Words can't do justice to how excited I am about seeing this film! Though a huge fan of the Lord Of The Rings books; I wasn't upset by the liabilities taken during the making of that epic trilogy. This trailer looks great; the music transports me back to middle earth and it's great to see … Continue reading The Hobbit Trailer
EBacc-wards
This is my personal opinion-not that of LeedsBookClub. Sometimes you just need to get a rant off your chest! In a world where a one in five adults cannot find a plumber in a phone book, teaching the elite to remember is not the way to raise standards. The proposed reforms to the Key Stage … Continue reading EBacc-wards
The LainiBop Challenge – Book 18 – The Hippopotamus by Stephen Fry
READ! TO GO! 18 112 The LainiBop Challenge THE HIPPOPOTAMUS STEPHEN FRY * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * This was my book club choice for August. I had only ever read Stephen Fry's autobiography “Moab is my Washpot” but … Continue reading The LainiBop Challenge – Book 18 – The Hippopotamus by Stephen Fry
MedusaLBC – Review – Before I go to sleep
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 12th of September 2012 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP S.J. WATSON * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S … Continue reading MedusaLBC – Review – Before I go to sleep
The Mystery of Mercy Close Review
As anyone who knows me will tell you, I love Marian Keyes. I've been reading her since my early teens, and her mix of brash humour and unfailingly honest outlook has always worked for me. Whether or not you like the whole 'chick-lit' thing, you can't deny she's had a massive influence as a writer, … Continue reading The Mystery of Mercy Close Review
Home by Dennis O’Driscoll
Home when all is said and done what counts is having someone you can phone at five to ask for the immersion heater to be switched to ‘bath’ and the pizza taken from the deepdreeze Dennis O'Driscoll
The LainiBop Challenge – Book 17 – A Falcon for a Queen by Catherine Gaskin
READ! TO GO! 17 113 The LainiBop Challenge A FALCON FOR A QUEEN CATHERINE GASKIN * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * My mum was doing a clear out of her old books that she didn't want anymore about a … Continue reading The LainiBop Challenge – Book 17 – A Falcon for a Queen by Catherine Gaskin
The Book Lovers Companion Review
Deciding what to read next can be a daunting task for a lot of us. It's hard if your last read was a stinker - though at least you'll know feeling that the only direction left is up! It's especially tricky if you've just finished something wonderful. You want a book that's different enough that … Continue reading The Book Lovers Companion Review
MedusaLBC – Write up – 9 Lives – GUEST
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 8th of August 2012 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: NINE LIVES CLIVE RUSHER * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * … Continue reading MedusaLBC – Write up – 9 Lives – GUEST
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