I am fuming. Wikipedia is down. This is because they believe in freedom of information which apparently this new law in the US, which I don't know anything about, will restrict. Fair enough, I too believe in open content and lack of censorship. This isn't what is making me angry. I've just had a morning … Continue reading Errrrrr Libraries Much?
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Leaving Certificate Poetry – Seamus Heaney
The final of 'our' Irish poets - Seamus Heaney - one of my favourites. In fact; excluding Yeats, he is *probably* my favourite. This might sound odd, but it's almost embarrassing to admit to being a Heaney fan these days. He is a prolific, sensitive and intelligent poet...but worst of all...he is popular. We Irish … Continue reading Leaving Certificate Poetry – Seamus Heaney
The Secret Circle – Book 3
Book Three - The Power In So Deadly A Battle... United at last with Diana, the mistress of her coven, Cassie must first sacrifice her love for Adam to save the Secret Circle and the town of New Salem from the evil powers of the witch Faye. Threatened by the possibility of her destruction in … Continue reading The Secret Circle – Book 3
I freaking love you, Tina Fey
Well that was a FUN start to 2012! Having had a bit of a, shall we say, odd week, which involved, amongst other things drawing pictures of buses making love and googling 'Robbie Williams eats hamsters in and around Stoke' FOR WORK, one thing I really didn't need was to feel shit about my Kindle. … Continue reading I freaking love you, Tina Fey
LBC3Reads – Meet and Greet!!
LBC3Reads (details here) To be held at the delicious city centre Cafe164 (twitter) Date: 4th February 2012 Time: 11am - 12noon Address: Cafe 164, Unit 2 Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG Book the First Sherlock Holmes - The Hound Of The Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle This DOES NOT mean that the book … Continue reading LBC3Reads – Meet and Greet!!
In Praise Of…Jean Webster
I'm borrowing one of t'Elf's headers here and celebrating the life and works of Jean Webster. Alice Jane Chandler Webster (1874-1916) was an American author, specialising in young female protagonists with lively spirits, kind hearts and a burning desire to change the world! The author came from a strongly matriarchal background, raised by her mother, … Continue reading In Praise Of…Jean Webster
We’re blushing…Feel free to continue…
LeedsBookClub has been mentioned THREE times on the blogsphere this week! Feeling all sorts of special and loved! Just in case you missed it please have a look at the following!! LBC Member @WoodsieGirl blogs about her Reading Resolutions here!! While fellow member @Wandapops interviewed me here!! Finally, future(?) member @CultureLeeds plans her twelve for … Continue reading We’re blushing…Feel free to continue…
The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd by Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh obviously didn't buy into the beauty of Kit Marlow's poem in the same way that I did. This satirical and deeply caustic poem can be read in two distinct ways. It is either the Nymph's rejection of the Shepherd due to her own fear of mortality and the transient nature of love … Continue reading The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd by Sir Walter Raleigh
The Passionate Shepherd to His Love by Kit Marlowe
Published in 1599 - 6 years after the controversial poet/playwright's death. One of the best known English language love poems; it has always impressed me with it's simplicity, idealism and romantic vision. Christopher Marlowe The Passionate Shepherd to His Love Come live with me and be my love, And we will all the pleasures prove … Continue reading The Passionate Shepherd to His Love by Kit Marlowe
Reading Resolutions
(Inspired by World Book Night) FOR 2012 I SOLEMNLY RESOLVE THAT I WILL: 1. STOP READING JUST for the sake of it. Instead I want to find something that really intrigues me, draws me in and captures my imagination rather than just picking something up because it's right there in front of me. This might … Continue reading Reading Resolutions
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