Thank you to Count Mysterioso “In Prachett there are two novel families who are bitter enemies: The Selachii and the Venturi. Selachii is the taxonomic name gif cartilaginous fish including sharks. Venturi is the physical effect that makes her engines work. The Sharks and The Jets”
Sci Fi and Fantasy
#NowReading (well… #NowStarting) The Hogfather
For our Christmas book club, LBCWSwan has selected The Hogfather by Terry Pratchett. BLURB: ‘THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING IN THE STOCKING THAT MAKES A NOISE,’ said Death, ‘OTHERWISE, WHAT IS 4:30 A.M. FOR?’ It’s the night before Hogswatch. And it’s too quiet. Superstition makes things work in the Discworld, and undermining it can have … Continue reading #NowReading (well… #NowStarting) The Hogfather
The Witcher – The Last Wish
Last year (like a fortnight ago but it's fun to say), @BookElfLeeds told me that she'd watched the first episode of the Witcher series on Netflix and thought it was a very 'me' show. https://youtu.be/ndl1W4ltcmg Two days later, I'd finished the entire eight episodes. What can I say - the Elf knows me very well! … Continue reading The Witcher – The Last Wish
LBC White Swan – The Goddess Chronicle
Really looking forward to meeting up for book club this evening. Venue - White Swan Time - 6pm We'll be discussing the Goddess Chronicle by Nasuo Kirino Next month, we'll be discussing The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie Date - 9th June Time - 6pm till 8pm Venue - White Swan
LBC Dystopia – The 5th Wave – Write Up
LBC DYSTOPIA Venue: Crowd of Favours Date: Tuesday 22nd of July 2015 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: Harper Street, LS2 7EA Tel: 0113 246 9405 DISCUSSING THE 5th WAVE RICK YANCEY * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – The 5th Wave – Write Up
LBC Dystopia – Never Let Me Go – Write Up
LBC DYSTOPIA Venue: Crowd of Favours Date: Tuesday 22nd of July 2015 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: Harper Street, LS2 7EA Tel: 0113 246 9405 DISCUSSING NEVER LET ME GO KAZUO ISHIGURO * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – Never Let Me Go – Write Up
LBC White Swan – Wool Review
LBC White Swan Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 11th of October 2015 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: WOOL HUGH HOWEY * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * Huge thanks … Continue reading LBC White Swan – Wool Review
From the Vaults – The High Lord Review
A mate of mine dropped me an email last week letting me know that I had sent her reviews of the Black Magicians's Trilogy way back in 2009. These reviews actually predate the book club (I think) and will be posted under the email receipt date in a few weeks. Despite every impulse within me, I won't … Continue reading From the Vaults – The High Lord Review
From the Vaults – The Novice Review
A mate of mine dropped me an email last week letting me know that I had sent her reviews of the Black Magicians's Trilogy way back in 2009. These reviews actually predate the book club (I think) and will be posted under the email receipt date in a few weeks. Despite every impulse within me, I won't … Continue reading From the Vaults – The Novice Review
From the Vaults – The Magician’s Guild Review
A mate of mine dropped me an email last week letting me know that I had sent her reviews of the Black Magicians's Trilogy way back in 2009. These reviews actually predate the book club (I think) and will be posted under the email receipt date in a few weeks. Despite every impulse within me, I won't … Continue reading From the Vaults – The Magician’s Guild Review
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