Because I just don't think my praise for Lucy M Montgomery went far enough - I bring you...more books by the same author that I'm planning on reading in the very soon! Once I'd started on the first series of Anne of Green Gables, I found I just couldn't stop. I've decided to indulge in … Continue reading Further Praise of L. M. Montgomery
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In Praise Of: Anne of Ingleside, Prince Edward Island
If you'd like to join my read read of the Green Gables Series, find as many free versions as I could find below! Part Two - The Ingleside Years Anne's all grown up now and raising a family of her own. Though she is a good sixty miles from home, she has … Continue reading In Praise Of: Anne of Ingleside, Prince Edward Island
Special Features: The Hunger Games
You tube videos: The Hunger Games Soundtrack Songs from District 12 and Beyond 1. "Abraham's Daughter" - Arcade Fire 2. "Tomorrow Will Be Kinder" - The Secret Sisters 3. "Nothing To Remember" - Neko Case 4. "Safe & Sound" - Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars 5. "The Ruler and The Killer" - Kid Cude … Continue reading Special Features: The Hunger Games
TBR 3# Sidetracked
This is a bit of a cheat because I didn't actually buy this book, in fact technically I nicked it. When I started watching Wallander in the Autumn of 2009 and became instantly obsessed with all things Swedish, starting with Ola Rapace (google him and thank me later), I spoke on Twitter about wanting to … Continue reading TBR 3# Sidetracked
In Praise Of: Anne of Green Gables, Avonlea, Prince Edward Island
Some of you will remember that I rather aggressively stated my resolve to stay away from book series this year. Too little time...too many book club books to keep up to date with...and now...too little willpower. I have a really good reason though. Honest! As most of you probably know, I read … Continue reading In Praise Of: Anne of Green Gables, Avonlea, Prince Edward Island
Don’t Look Back
Coming from the more gentile, Morse, end of the detective spectrum, Karin Fossum has been Norway's Queen of Crime since the mid-90s, with her internationally renowned Inspector Sejer Series. Don't Look Back is the first to be translated into English, and the first one I have ever read. And it is lovely. For a book … Continue reading Don’t Look Back
The Devil’s Star
The fifth in the Harry Hole series, and the third translated into English, this thick-but-quick Norwegian thriller covers all your basics of a good sexeh thriller; ancient symbols of devil worship, Nazism and fingers up the bum. Concluding the Oslo Trilogy, beginning with The Redbreast and Nemisis that I read last winter, Jo Nesbo creates … Continue reading The Devil’s Star
Easter Crime!!!!
Because I don't already have enough reasons to love Norway, here's another one... Every Easter, they all read CRIME. The ENTIRE COUNTRY. READS CRIME. This frankly weird but beautiful tradition apparently stems from a pretty nifty marketing ploy from the 20s. Over the Easter weekend, normal social activities would be closed to a good Christian … Continue reading Easter Crime!!!!
Some Zombie Contingency Plans by Kelly Link
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 * * * * * HERE BE SPOILERS* * * * * Some … Continue reading Some Zombie Contingency Plans by Kelly Link
Guest Post – Doctor Horrible – the Book!
As the sequel has just been confirmed, this seems like a TERRIFIC time to share the following review with you! "If you’re not aware of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog by now, then you’ve probably only just stumbled across the internet when your parents introduced you to Rebecca Black as a way to learn the days … Continue reading Guest Post – Doctor Horrible – the Book!
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