Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 14th of January 2015 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: TO RIDE PEGASUS ANNE McCAFFREY * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * … Continue reading LBC Medusa – To Ride Pegasus Write Up
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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
WSwan LBC – The Vet’s Daughter – Barbara Comyns
LBC White Swan Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 11th of January 2015 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: THE VET'S DAUGHTER BARBARA COMYNS The BLURB (or actually, its more of a summary from Amazon) In this Freudian fantasy, Alice Rowlands lives with a father glowering 'like a disappointed thunderstorm', a fast-fading mother and a … Continue reading WSwan LBC – The Vet’s Daughter – Barbara Comyns
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!
Reading Resolutions 2015
For the most part, I'm attempting to avoid the New Year, New Me trap - every year I get all excited and then realise that it's the same me after all! Just with attached guilt for failing to become a fit, healthy eating, multi-linguistic musician! However, I do find it useful to reflect on the … Continue reading Reading Resolutions 2015
Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project Chat
Leeds Book Club has been participating in the Arts and Minds Network's ongoing project on raising awareness of mental health issues. We met up this week to discuss the latest book in our series! Venue: Crowd of FavoursDate: 15th July 2014Time: 6pm ***** SPOILERS ***** ***** SPOILERS ***** ***** SPOILERS ***** BLURB (from Amazon) 'I'm not … Continue reading Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project Chat
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
Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 05
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WC - 08th of Dec 2014 - ACT 05 Scene 01 - The Plains of Philippi Scene 02 - The field of Battle Scene 03 - Another part of the Field Scene 04 - Another part of the Field Scene 05 - Another part of the Field (it's … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 05
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
Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 04
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WC - 24th of Nov 2014 - ACT 04 Scene 01 - A house in Rome Scene 02 - Camp near Sardis Scene 03 - Brutus' Tent (calm...it ain't that sort of play...) Available FREE - Project Gutenberg Available FREE - iTunes Available FREE - Kindle
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