We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor— I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in … Continue reading Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
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Chris-tmas Surprise!
*****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** Our good friend Chris Nickson (music journalist, author and Leeds Book Club podcast buddy) has very kindly sent us this complete short story - an exclusive for our readers. The story features our favourite Leeds based Constable - Richard Nottingham - during a cold December morning. December As always, we would like to thank … Continue reading Chris-tmas Surprise!
Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Five
And now, the end is near... I LOVE this time of year! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! I hope that you're still with us; still enjoying this most wonderful of all Christmas books! Only one section left to go - and you'll have earned your Christmas treats even more!! A Christmas Carol Rough Guide … Continue reading Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Five
Book Swap Cafe 164
Just a quick reminder that the Travelling Suitcase Library will be having another book swap tomorrow, the 10th December, at Cafe 164 between 11-3ish. We'll have the usual book swap, so bring your tomes, and pick up your festive read. Plus the gorgeous and talented @Decknologist will have his decks set up to spin some … Continue reading Book Swap Cafe 164
Dear Santa….
Dear Santa, I've not been a particularly good girl this year. I've smoked and drank too much, and done naughty things. I know that as a Naughty Girl, I should be receiving nothing more than a lump of coal, but I also know that probably won't be the case and I will, in fact, be … Continue reading Dear Santa….
Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Four
Nearly there folks! How goes the pressie shopping? What d'ya mean you haven't started yet!!! After the dark and gloomy...prepare for...well...more dark and gloomy. Honestly; its all worth it! I swear!! A Christmas Carol Rough Guide Stave Four - 2nd December Stave Five - 16th December FREE versions of A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol … Continue reading Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Four
Christmas Books vs Christmas Films
Meandering past the book aisle in the supermarket my attention was drawn by the array of festive themed covers of 'chick lit' books. I've never really noticed a huge amount of Christmas themed books launched around this time before despite the fact that the movie business seems to rake it in, but this year there … Continue reading Christmas Books vs Christmas Films
Fancy a Christmas pint?
As we are not meeting up in December for a book club; we will be meeting up to share the Christmas Cheer! Date: 2nd December Time: 7pm Venue: Massey's Bookseller City Bar Address: 83 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8ER Specialities: Buy-1-Get-1-Free Cocktails What to expect? A load of us quietly and demurely sipping … Continue reading Fancy a Christmas pint?
Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Three
Bet you can't believe it's been a fortnight already huh? Right, back to the book - this stave belongs to the ghost of Christmas Present. A Christmas Carol Rough Guide Stave Three - 18th November Stave Four - 2nd December Stave Five - 16th December FREE versions of A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol for … Continue reading Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Three
Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Two
Hope you are all enjoying the Christmas Challenge as much as I am. I'd forgotten how beautiful this book really is!! (I'm trying to include relevant Muppets songs, but sometimes it's just not possible) A Christmas Carol Rough Guide Stave Two - 4th November Stave Three - 18th November Stave Four - 2nd December Stave … Continue reading Christmas Read-A-Long – Stave Two
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