Enid Blyton Challenge Book 02 – The Famous Five

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 02 – The Famous Five

Medusa LBC – The Great Gatsby – GUEST

Medusa LBC   Date:  Wednesday ??th of ?? 2012 Time:  7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds  Discussing:  THE GREAT GATSBY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * … Continue reading Medusa LBC – The Great Gatsby – GUEST

Under St Peter’s Review – Harry Turtledove

Mark Swain - friend of Leeds Book Club and writer of short fiction here - is a huge fan of the horror genera, and will be providing us with some reviews! Feel free to drop him a line on twitter - you'll find him @DemonHeadClash * * * * * HERE BE SPOILERS* * * * *  UNDER ST … Continue reading Under St Peter’s Review – Harry Turtledove

Short Story – Life is Waiting

Leeds Book Club has made a new friend! I'm originally from Texas, but in 2008 I moved to the UK and have stuck around in Yorkshire ever since. I've only started writing seriously for a little over a year now, and last May I self-published my first novel - Memorial Day.*  When I'm not obsessively staring … Continue reading Short Story – Life is Waiting

WSwan LBC and Canongate Book 08 – Weight Write Up – GUEST

White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date:  Sunday 10th of February 2012 Time:  6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds   Discussing: WEIGHT JEANETTE WINTERSON   * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * … Continue reading WSwan LBC and Canongate Book 08 – Weight Write Up – GUEST

LBC Dystopia – Book 03 – The Iron Heel Write Up – Guest

#LBCGiraffe     Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date:  Tuesday 16th of October 2012 Time:  6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 THE IRON HEEL JACK LONDON   * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – Book 03 – The Iron Heel Write Up – Guest

Enid Blyton Challenge!

One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Helen was intrigued about our constant references to the various series created by Enid Blyton and decided to set herself the task of reading one a month to see what all the fuss is about! Can't wait to … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge!

The Lainibop Challenge – Book 21 – Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins

READ! TO GO! 21 109 The LainiBop Challenge   CATCHING FIRE SUZANNE COLLINS   * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * The second book in The Hunger Games trilogy, was not quite as gripping as the first in my opinion. When we left … Continue reading The Lainibop Challenge – Book 21 – Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins

The Hobbit (book) – Guest Review

THE HOBBIT   J.R.R. TOLKIEN   * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * One of our regular book clubbers has very kindly agreed to put (virtual) pen to (virtual) page and write us a superb … Continue reading The Hobbit (book) – Guest Review

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