Tim Burton's 2010 3D extravagansa!!! The three book-clubbers, and honoured guest - Lela - ventured into the 3D world in order to see this film in all its glory...and whatever our views about the film, the 3D does not disappoint. In fact, the Doctor Who trailer was terrifying!!! I personally have always had a deep … Continue reading Alice in Wonderland
LBC Book Reviews
In Praise of the Quick Reads
The Quick Reads scheme is one well known in the inner sanctum of the world of libraries and reader organisations and groups...and I wish to share my love of them . Quick Reads were launched in 2006 and since then there has been over 50 titles published under the brand, the latest 10 being published … Continue reading In Praise of the Quick Reads
BookElf’s Top Reads Ever (so far…)
It's the evening shift and I'm on my own. The shelves are neat, and shelving done. The New Book List is updated, the gate count inserted onto the spreadsheet. The students are happily tapping away, and all I have to do is relax and decide once and for all my Top Reads which I would … Continue reading BookElf’s Top Reads Ever (so far…)
On Not Judging Books By There Cover and Other January Tales…
Now I will be the first to admit, when it comes to books, as with most other things in my life, I am a bit of a backwards snob. I like classics, well some classics, and keep meaning to read more of them (especially the Russian greats of which I have shamefully read none- sorry … Continue reading On Not Judging Books By There Cover and Other January Tales…
Book Club the Forth
Book Club the Fourth - AVIDREADER - 07-02-2010 Agreed on: Company of Liars by Karen Maitland (BookElf) Agreed on: Firman by Sam Savage (AvidReader) Discussed: - The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak - The Company of Liars by Karen Maitland - 'Alice in Wonderland' 2010 Tim Burton Film - I am a Cat by Soseki Natsume … Continue reading Book Club the Forth
BookElf Reads 2009
Finally found the scrap of paper I wrote all this on at 2 o'clock in the morning on New Years Eve (if that is not tooooo much of an oxymoron).Not published this year, just read this year, savvy? Discovery of the Year John Irving - The Cider House Rules, A Prayer for Owen Meany Why … Continue reading BookElf Reads 2009
Book Club the Third
Book Club the Third - BOOKN00B - 11-01-2010 Agreed on: I am Cat by Soseki Natsume was not working, and to be discarded Agreed on: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak (BookN00b) Discussed: - The Daisy Dalyrmple Series by Carola Dunn - C.J. Sansom series - The Tain by Ciaron Carson - The Clan of the Cave … Continue reading Book Club the Third
It’ll be Auel right by the last book….
Families are funny things, book-lovers. Sometimes I wonder how I am related to most of mine. My sister, for example; she looks just like I do, but taller, thinner and blonder and with a smaller nose, and yet we could not be more disparate in our book choices. She genuinely likes Twilight, for example, and … Continue reading It’ll be Auel right by the last book….
Book Club The Second
Book Club the Second - BOOKN00B - 13-12-2009 Agreed on: I am Cat by Soseki Natsume (BookN00b) Discussed: - The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova - The Other Hand by Chris Cleeve - C.J. Sansom series BOOKN00B Already bought two copies to give to people as gifts However, she found it slow to get into, but enjoyed … Continue reading Book Club The Second
Slowly but surely, Shardlake will take over the world…
Last summer I attended a lovely, small, friendly festival with my very good friend Rhi, who shares my fetish for historical romance and chocolate flavoured stout and is therefore an excellent companion whilst journeying into the wilds of deepest Skipton...and also a good judge of if I will like a book or not! Nursing our … Continue reading Slowly but surely, Shardlake will take over the world…
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