Four new cases! Sort of. Had popped in to OKComics for one of our usual (increasingly) surreal, bizarre and incoherent conservations last week when I overheard one of their regulars discussing the X Files comic. As a HUGE fan of the series; I knew I'd have to read it. The X Files was one of … Continue reading The X Files
Books
MEDUSA – 9th July 2014 – Burial Rites – Hannah Kent
A brilliant literary debut, inspired by a true story: the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829. Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await … Continue reading MEDUSA – 9th July 2014 – Burial Rites – Hannah Kent
LBC 3Reads – Book 07 – The Wapshot Chronicles
#LBC3Reads Cafe 164 Date: 19th of January 2014 Time: 11am - 1pm Address: Unit 2 Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG Book the 7th: THE WAPSHOT CHRONICLE JOHN CHEEVER This write up was contributed by one of our regulars from memory as I was unfortunately unable to attend! Huge thanks!! DESCRIPTION Based in part … Continue reading LBC 3Reads – Book 07 – The Wapshot Chronicles
LBCGiraffe – Book 09 – Children of Men Write Up
LBC Giraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 7th of October 2014 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 THE CHILDREN OF MEN P.D. JAMES * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * … Continue reading LBCGiraffe – Book 09 – Children of Men Write Up
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
LBCGiraffe – Book 08 – High Rise – Write Up
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday October 2013 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 HIGH RISE J.G. BALLARD * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * … Continue reading LBCGiraffe – Book 08 – High Rise – Write Up
LBCGiraffe – Book 05 – Watchmen
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 5th of February 2013 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 WATCHMEN ALAN MOORE DAVE GIBBONS (ARTIST) JOHN HIGGINS (COLOURIST) * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * … Continue reading LBCGiraffe – Book 05 – Watchmen
Enid Blyton Challenge Book 08 – The Boy Next Door
One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Can't wait to read each review as they come! Huge thanks - as always - to Helen...though now I think on it...missing out on all these wonderful stories... Clearly we need each other! Helen's Enid Blyton … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 08 – The Boy Next Door
LBCPuffins – Book 03 – Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
LBC Puffins Venue: Outlaws Yacht Club Date: Wednesday, 9th of July 2013 Time: 6pm Address: 38 New York Street, LS2 YDY DISCUSSING: MRS FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH ROBERT C O'BRIEN BLURB Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, … Continue reading LBCPuffins – Book 03 – Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
LBCGiraffe – Book 07 – The Miracle Inspector Review – GUEST
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 30th of July 2013 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 THE MIRACLE INSPECTOR HELEN SMITH * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * … Continue reading LBCGiraffe – Book 07 – The Miracle Inspector Review – GUEST
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