Black Beauty by Anna Sewell About the book A horse is a horse of course unless of course the horse is Black Beauty. Animal-loving children have been devoted to Black Beauty throughout this century, and no doubt will continue through the next. Although Anna Sewell's classic paints a clear picture of turn-of-the-century London, its message is universal and timeless: animals will … Continue reading LBCPuffins review book 06 -Black Beauty
Classics and Historical
LBCPuffins review book 19 – Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce
LBCPuffins Date: Wednesday 18th of February 2015 Time: 6:30pm Venue: White Swan Leeds Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce Lying awake at night, Tom hears the old grandfather clock downstairs strike . . . eleven . . . twelve . . . thirteen . . . Thirteen! When Tom gets up to investigate, he discovers a magical … Continue reading LBCPuffins review book 19 – Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce
EVENT – Chris Nickson Book Launch
Chris Nickson is launching his latest book! Date: 6th of February Time: 6.30 pm Venue: Waterstones Leeds - 0113 244 4588 There will be free wine apparently - just let Waterstones know that you are coming!!
LBCPuffins review book 18 – Five children and it
In this classic tale of adventure and wish fulfilment, five city kids find the countryside to be filled with magic and wonder Be careful what you wish for. About the book After two years cooped up in London, Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother, “the Lamb,” are thrilled to be living in the … Continue reading LBCPuffins review book 18 – Five children and it
Highlight of the year – Book wise!
Across the book clubs we read a huge range of different types of books in a year. Some stories and styles more naturally appeal than others; some winded me up thoroughly in very unexpectedly ways and a few just took my breath away. In previous years, I've been hard pressed to pick a favourite story across a year, … Continue reading Highlight of the year – Book wise!
Listening along to Dark Briggate Blues
LBC's pet author Chris Nickson has just released Dark Briggate Blues - the first in the Dan Markham series (at least I hope that it's the first; I'm only on chapter 10 and I'm hooked!). A jazz inspired noir, this book in set in the 1960's and has a fantastic soundtrack. Check it out on Spotify … Continue reading Listening along to Dark Briggate Blues
Chris Nickson Exclusive Short Story – Christmas 1890
Once again, Chris Nickson has kindly provided us with a special Christmas treat - a short story featuring Annabelle Harper (nee Atkinson) - instantly recognisable to fans of his Inspector Tom Harper series! LBC would like to thank Chris for this short story and for his extraordinary kindness and friendship over the last few years! … Continue reading Chris Nickson Exclusive Short Story – Christmas 1890
Chris Nickson Exclusive Short Story – Family
Christmas Short Story Family by Chris Nickson Leeds, December 1889 It was still dark when she finished the baking, and bitter outside the kitchen. She washed the flour from her hands, walked through the yard and unlocked gate that led to Roundhay Road. The draymen would arrive soon enough, the sharp sound … Continue reading Chris Nickson Exclusive Short Story – Family
The Count of Monte Cristo Free eBook and Harrogate Theatre details!
The Count of Monte Cristo ALEXANDRE DUMAS iTUNES THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO KINDLE THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO PROJECT GUTENBERG THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO BLURB The story of Edmund Dantes, self-styled Count … Continue reading The Count of Monte Cristo Free eBook and Harrogate Theatre details!
Christmas Gift for YOU from Chris Nickson
MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL! Tis the season to be jolly and once again the amazing Chris Nickson has provided us with a very special surprise - an exclusive short story!!! As regular readers will know, Chris is the author of the intriguing Richard Nottingham series. In this story, he moves away from crime … Continue reading Christmas Gift for YOU from Chris Nickson
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