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
Events and Occasions
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
Armistice Day – Lest We Forget. Two Poems
Often recited for Armistice or Remembrance Day; this poem - and particularly the highlighted stanzas - provide a tribute to all the causalities of war - regardless of state. For The Fallen - Ode To Remembrance With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh … Continue reading Armistice Day – Lest We Forget. Two Poems
Point Horrorween
Coming up to Halloween this year, I was feeling a bit uninspired by the season. There's been a real lack of good horror films this year, and I longed for the days when a Point Horror book could leave me so scared I'd sneak downstairs to hide it under the dog's bed so it wouldn't … Continue reading Point Horrorween
Remember Remember
1742 Ditty Don't you Remember, The Fifth of November, 'Twas Gunpowder Treason Day, I let off my gun, And made'em all run. And Stole all their Bonfire away. Not a huge fan of Guy Fawkes myself (I'm all about Halloween and sweets!) but would like to wish everyone a very happy night! 1903 The … Continue reading Remember Remember