Leeds Book Club will be participating in the Arts and Minds Network's new project on raising awareness of mental health issues. The Why... A few years ago, I inadvertently turned my mother off a whole swath of books with one flippant remark. Allow me to explain. I have someone in my life who lives with mental health … Continue reading Mental Health Reading Challenge 2013
LBC Challenges
Enid Blyton Challenge!
One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Helen was intrigued about our constant references to the various series created by Enid Blyton and decided to set herself the task of reading one a month to see what all the fuss is about! Can't wait to … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge!
The Lainibop Challenge – Book 21 – Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins
READ! TO GO! 21 109 The LainiBop Challenge CATCHING FIRE SUZANNE COLLINS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * The second book in The Hunger Games trilogy, was not quite as gripping as the first in my opinion. When we left … Continue reading The Lainibop Challenge – Book 21 – Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins
BookElf Reads 2012
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
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
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 8
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure in … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 8
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 7
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 7
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 6
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 6
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 5
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 5
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 4
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 4
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