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 3
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Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 2
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 2
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 1
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 1
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
The Wind In The Willows Christmas Read-a-long
Last year, we read A Christmas Carol in lieu of book clubbing in December. This year Leeds Book Club would like to invite its members (and anyone else!) to join in the 2012 Christmas Read-a-long of...drum roll please... The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME First published in 1908; this novel has become … Continue reading The Wind In The Willows Christmas Read-a-long
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
The LainiBop Challenge – Book 20 – Flow my Tears, the Policeman Said by Philip K. Dick
READ! TO GO! 20 110 The LainiBop Challenge FLOW MY TEARS, THE POLICEMAN SAID PHILIP K DICK * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * I love Philip K. Dick, but have to admit I haven't read anything by him in … Continue reading The LainiBop Challenge – Book 20 – Flow my Tears, the Policeman Said by Philip K. Dick
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
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