We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor— I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in … Continue reading Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
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The Light Bulb Moment Review
The Light Bulb Moment is a collection of pieces from various women and men, edited by Sian Norris, loosely based on the question 'what was the lightbulb moment when you became a feminist?'. Like many of the contributors, my answer to this would probably be "I've always been". This doesn't stop this being a fascinating … Continue reading The Light Bulb Moment Review
Chris-tmas Surprise!
*****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** Our good friend Chris Nickson (music journalist, author and Leeds Book Club podcast buddy) has very kindly sent us this complete short story - an exclusive for our readers. The story features our favourite Leeds based Constable - Richard Nottingham - during a cold December morning. December As always, we would like to thank … Continue reading Chris-tmas Surprise!
Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Five
And now, the end is near... I LOVE this time of year! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! I hope that you're still with us; still enjoying this most wonderful of all Christmas books! Only one section left to go - and you'll have earned your Christmas treats even more!! A Christmas Carol Rough Guide … Continue reading Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Five
Leaving Certificate Poetry – Michael Longley
The second (of three) Irish poets studied during my Leaving Certificate was Michael Longley. This Northern Irish poet was utterly unknown to me before my final year at school. Of all the poems we read over and over and over again; these were the ones I struggled with the most. He manages to cram so … Continue reading Leaving Certificate Poetry – Michael Longley
Book Swap Cafe 164
Just a quick reminder that the Travelling Suitcase Library will be having another book swap tomorrow, the 10th December, at Cafe 164 between 11-3ish. We'll have the usual book swap, so bring your tomes, and pick up your festive read. Plus the gorgeous and talented @Decknologist will have his decks set up to spin some … Continue reading Book Swap Cafe 164
The Lightbulb Moment-bit of a plug…
As many of you will know, I am a feminist. Not everyone is, and that's their choice, but I am very proud of my belief in equality for all regardless of gender and love hearing from others who also feel the same way. That's why I'm really chuffed to announce a new book, edited by … Continue reading The Lightbulb Moment-bit of a plug…
The Book Of Human Skin by Michelle Lovric
Here's a thing you might not know about Leeds Book Club. We are blessed. One of our members - whom I shall randomly nickname the Elf to protect her identity - has a super power - a gift some might rightly say. After only a few minutes of conversation with you, she is able to … Continue reading The Book Of Human Skin by Michelle Lovric
White Swan Leeds Book Club!!
You know how good things always seem to happen in threes? For those who've seen the details about Arcadia LBC and Medusa LBC and wished for something a little closer to Leeds City Proper...well, we might have just the solution for you!!! White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 8th January 2012 Time: … Continue reading White Swan Leeds Book Club!!
The Secret Circle – Book 2 – The Captive
Book Two - The Captive CAN THE SECRET CIRCLE SURVIVE... Lured into the most popular in-crowd imaginable, Cassie is intoxicated by her new found strength, a power as addictive as it is perilous. Caught between two members' consuming desires to use the coven's mysterious force, Cassie turns to one of their boyfriends, Adam ... and … Continue reading The Secret Circle – Book 2 – The Captive
