Some of you will remember that I rather aggressively stated my resolve to stay away from book series this year. Too little time...too many book club books to keep up to date with...and now...too little willpower. I have a really good reason though. Honest! As most of you probably know, I read … Continue reading In Praise Of: Anne of Green Gables, Avonlea, Prince Edward Island
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Don’t Look Back
Coming from the more gentile, Morse, end of the detective spectrum, Karin Fossum has been Norway's Queen of Crime since the mid-90s, with her internationally renowned Inspector Sejer Series. Don't Look Back is the first to be translated into English, and the first one I have ever read. And it is lovely. For a book … Continue reading Don’t Look Back
The Devil’s Star
The fifth in the Harry Hole series, and the third translated into English, this thick-but-quick Norwegian thriller covers all your basics of a good sexeh thriller; ancient symbols of devil worship, Nazism and fingers up the bum. Concluding the Oslo Trilogy, beginning with The Redbreast and Nemisis that I read last winter, Jo Nesbo creates … Continue reading The Devil’s Star
Easter Crime!!!!
Because I don't already have enough reasons to love Norway, here's another one... Every Easter, they all read CRIME. The ENTIRE COUNTRY. READS CRIME. This frankly weird but beautiful tradition apparently stems from a pretty nifty marketing ploy from the 20s. Over the Easter weekend, normal social activities would be closed to a good Christian … Continue reading Easter Crime!!!!
Some Zombie Contingency Plans by Kelly Link
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* * * * * Some … Continue reading Some Zombie Contingency Plans by Kelly Link
Guest Post – Doctor Horrible – the Book!
As the sequel has just been confirmed, this seems like a TERRIFIC time to share the following review with you! "If you’re not aware of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog by now, then you’ve probably only just stumbled across the internet when your parents introduced you to Rebecca Black as a way to learn the days … Continue reading Guest Post – Doctor Horrible – the Book!
Sparks Fly Upwards by Lisa Morton
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* * * * * Sparks Fly Upwards … Continue reading Sparks Fly Upwards by Lisa Morton
White Swan – Book 2 Review
White Swan LBC Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 5th February 2012 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * … Continue reading White Swan – Book 2 Review
Dead Like Me by Adam Troy Castro
Mark Swain is a friend of Leeds Book Club and writes short fiction here! A huge fan of the horror genera, this is the first time he's reviewed for us - hopefully the first of many! You can also drop him a line on twitter as @DemonHeadClash * * * * * HERE BE SPOILERS … Continue reading Dead Like Me by Adam Troy Castro
ArcadiaLBC Book 11 – The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint
Venue: Arcadia Bar Date: 15th January 2012 Time: 5pm - 7pm Discussed: The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint - Brady Udall Agreed on: Heat Wave - Richard Castle Our first meeting since before Christmas and it's felt like aaaaaaaaaagggggggggggeeeeeeeesssssss! THE BLURB (from BookBrowse) If I could tell you only one thing about my life it would … Continue reading ArcadiaLBC Book 11 – The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint
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