In the tradition of the last few years... Not PUBLISHED this year, READ this year, savvy? Oh God this list has caused me some heartache! What a cracking year for reading this has been for me! I know that the LeedsBookClub itself has had some wonderful discoveries over the past twelve months, but these are … Continue reading BookElf Reads 2012
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Huge Thanks
This year has been a roller coaster for Leeds Book Club and me personally. I'd like to take a moment to thank a few people who've gone above and beyond in their support, help and/or friendship. Naturally, I know that the moment I post this, I'll instantly think of 10 people I should have included … Continue reading Huge Thanks
Man Booker Shortlist Book 06 – Umbrella – GUEST
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge I'm reading through all six of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels - attempting to finish before the winner is announced, although given the size of the books that is looking unlikely at the moment! Here's the final of my reviews, for Umbrella by Will Self. BLURB Recently having abandoned his … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 06 – Umbrella – GUEST
Man Booker Shortlist Book 05 – Bring up the Bodies – GUEST
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge I'm reading through all six of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels - attempting to finish before the winner is announced, although given the size of the books that is looking unlikely at the moment! Here's the fifth of my reviews, for Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel. BLURB By … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 05 – Bring up the Bodies – GUEST
Man Booker Shortlist Book 04 – The Lighthouse – Guest
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge I'm reading through all six of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels - attempting to finish before the winner is announced, although given the size of the books that is looking unlikely at the moment! Here's the fourth of my reviews, for The Lighthouse by Alison Moore. BLURB On the outer … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 04 – The Lighthouse – Guest
Man Booker Shortlist Book 03 – Swimming Home – Guest
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge I'm reading through all six of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels - attempting to finish before the winner is announced, although given the size of the books that is looking unlikely at the moment! Here's the third of my reviews, for Swimming Home by Deborah Levy BLURB As he … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 03 – Swimming Home – Guest
Man Booker Shortlist Book 02 – Narcopolis – GUEST
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge I'm reading through all six of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels - attempting to finish before the winner is announced, although given the size of the books that is looking unlikely at the moment! Here's the second of my reviews, for Jeet Thayil's Narcopolis. BLURB Jeet Thayil’s luminous debut novel … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 02 – Narcopolis – GUEST
Man Booker Shortlist Book 01 – The Garden of Evening Mists – GUEST
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge I'm reading through all six of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels - attempting to finish before the winner is announced, although given the size of the books that is looking unlikely at the moment! Here's the first of my reviews, for Tan Twan Eng's The Garden of Evening Mists. … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 01 – The Garden of Evening Mists – GUEST
Medusa LBC The Sea, The Sea
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 8th February 2012 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * … Continue reading Medusa LBC The Sea, The Sea
TBR 6# 7# and 8# The Regeneration Trilogy
The Regeneration trilogy was publishing in the early-mid 90s, and immediately received great critical acclaim, with the second, The Eye In The Door, winning the Guardian Fiction Prize in 1993, and the final book, The Ghost Road, winning the Booker in 1995. When I mentioned I was reading them on Twitter I instantly had dozens … Continue reading TBR 6# 7# and 8# The Regeneration Trilogy
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