Felt confrontational, might delete later* https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEU9USAR9j6/?igsh=MW45azFrMTVzM3FndA== *I’m lying. This isn’t going anywhere. I *KNOW* this to be true. Also you can do the washing up while listening to an audiobook. With actual books that can have…consequences…
Books
LBC White Swan – Book 132*- Lord Valentine’s Castle by Robert Silverberg
LBC White Swan Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 14th of July 2019 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: Lord Valentine's Castle by Robert Silverberg BLURB Lord Valentine’s Castle He is a man with no past— a wanderer without memory of his origins. He calls himself Valentine. As a member of a motley group of … Continue reading LBC White Swan – Book 132*- Lord Valentine’s Castle by Robert Silverberg
Quick Review – Cut and Thirst by Margaret Atwood
This morning I headed out for a walk with a mission. Two technically. Firstly - and probably more urgently - I’ve become a rather sedentary little puff ball during these past cold and wet weeks so have to engage on a Get Fit…ter program for the next… 40 years or so. No bother. Secondly, I … Continue reading Quick Review – Cut and Thirst by Margaret Atwood
First Folio in Skipton
As part of my birthday week celebrations (what do you mean birthdays are only one day?!?), we have taken a mid-week break from our regular toil and are visiting Skipton and the Dales. Although I’ve visited the town before, I’ve somehow never made it into the delightful Craven* Museum before. This is a shame on … Continue reading First Folio in Skipton
May Reads
08-05 - The List of Suspicious Things - Jennie GodfreyLBC HorsforthOld Kings ArmsFace to Face7:30pm 12-05 - Lord Valentines Castle - Robert SilverbergLBC White SwanWhite Swan PubFace to Face6pm 18-05 - Her Fearful Symmetry - Audrey Niffenegger LBC 3 ReadsZOOMTime TBC The List of Suspicious Things Yorkshire, 1979 Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans … Continue reading May Reads
The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl
This evening, we sat down to watch a 40 minute short on Netflix, based on a short story by Roald Dahl. And it was wonderful, truly! https://youtu.be/4RdncisZ_QA?feature=shared “From Wes Anderson comes an adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story about a rich man who sets out to master an extraordinary skill to cheat at gambling.” [netflix] … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl
HOORAY! – Good Omens Season 3 Confirmed!
Expanding upon Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s internationally best-selling novel, the third season will conclude the story of the Good OmensUniverse and its beloved characters I can’t believe I missed this in December!
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 10
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Meet me at Midnight. I’m sure … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 10
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 9
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Only two left to go! Folklore … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 9
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 8
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Having moved comfortably from country into … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 8
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