Happy International Literacy Day Since 1965, the 8th of September has been celebrated to promote literacy internationally. The theme for 2012 is Cultivating Peace. What is literacy? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation defines literacy as the "ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials … Continue reading Happy International Literacy Day
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WTFBC – Book 3 – The Complete Companion – Review
WTFBC JOSS WHEDON THE COMPLETE COMPANION POPMATTERS It's always tricky reviewing a book that naturally divides itself up - short stories for example. If you get too stuck in on one section; you might not have time to get an overall view of the writing and so on. And the write up's … Continue reading WTFBC – Book 3 – The Complete Companion – Review
The LainiBop Challenge – Book 16 – The Marian Conspiracy – GUEST
READ! TO GO! 16 114 The LainiBop Challenge THE MARIAN CONSPIRACY GRAHAM PHILIPS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * Ah religious conspiracies. Can't get enough of them. In this installment, Graham Philips travels from Israel to Wales in an effort … Continue reading The LainiBop Challenge – Book 16 – The Marian Conspiracy – GUEST
Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast
Chris Nickson's 2nd Interview Podcast Chris joined us recently to cordially invite us to his upcoming book launch (see details below!) We chatted about his Richard Nottingham series; upcoming projects, storytelling; book launches and our enduring love for the ever changing landscape of Leeds! [mobile https://podcastmachine.com/podcasts/8365/episodes/73196/media_files/172501/download/3/file_128kb.mp3] 02 - Chris Nickson - Interview about Come the Fear book … Continue reading Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast
WSwanLBC – Book 5 – Atomised – Michel Houellebecq
White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 13th May 2012 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: ATOMISED MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * … Continue reading WSwanLBC – Book 5 – Atomised – Michel Houellebecq
LBC 3Reads – Book 02 – The Paris Wife
#LBC3Reads Cafe 164 Date: 01st of September 2012 Time: 11am - 1pm Address: Unit 2 Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG Book the Second: THE PARIS WIFE PAULA MCLAIN DESCRIPTION (from Amazon) A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable … Continue reading LBC 3Reads – Book 02 – The Paris Wife
Mount TBR 11# Iris and Ruby by Rosie Thomas
I discovered two things last week. One was Reeces Pieces, which are delicious, and available in milkshake form. The other Was Rosie Thomas, who isn't, but is just as tasty. I have no idea where I acquired Iris and Ruby from, but it is definitely second hand and doesn't has a price in the front … Continue reading Mount TBR 11# Iris and Ruby by Rosie Thomas
Sometimes – Sheenagh Pugh
Sometimes Sometimes things don't go, after all, from bad to worse. Some years, muscadel faces down frost; green thrives; the crops don't fail, sometimes a man aims high, and all goes well. A people sometimes step back from war; elect an honest man; decide they care enough, that they can't leave some stranger poor. Some … Continue reading Sometimes – Sheenagh Pugh
The LainiBop Challenge – Book 15 – The Great Gatsby – GUEST
READ! TO GO! 15 115 The LainiBop Challenge THE GREAT GATSBY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * I loved, loved, loved this book. I'm really looking forward to seeing the new remake of the film but not … Continue reading The LainiBop Challenge – Book 15 – The Great Gatsby – GUEST
The Ryedale Book Festival
I love love love lit fests of all kinds, and in Yorkshire we are blessed to have some cracking ones right on our doorstep. The last couple of years have seen me travel to Morley, Ilkley, my home town of Scarborough, and round the corner to Headingley in search of a good outing about books, … Continue reading The Ryedale Book Festival
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