Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project July 15th at Crowd of Favours

Sharing Stories See more here http://wp.me/P2jfyL-z Come and join us on the 15th to discuss: The Rosie Project (Don Tillman #1) by Graeme Simsion An international sensation, this hilarious, feel-good novel is narrated by an oddly charming and socially challenged genetics professor on an unusual quest: to find out if he is capable of true love. Don Tillman, … Continue reading Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project July 15th at Crowd of Favours

Enid Blyton Challenge Bonus Book -First term at Malory Towers

About the book The Malory Towers series has been enormously popular with girls — and no doubt many boys too! — ever since the publication of the first book in 1946. Malory Towers is a girls' boarding school located in picturesque surroundings by the sea in Cornwall. A castle-like building on the cliffs, it boasts … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Bonus Book -First term at Malory Towers

Sharing Stories 2014 – Blurbs

Our Book Choices  The Shock of the Fall - Nathan Filer WINNER OF THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2013  ‘I’ll tell you what happened because it will be a good way to introduce my brother. His name’s Simon. I think you’re going to like him. I really do. But in a couple of pages he’ll … Continue reading Sharing Stories 2014 – Blurbs

Sharing Stories – Notes from an Exhibition – GUEST

Leeds Book Club has been participating in the Arts and Minds Network's 2013 project on raising awareness of mental health issues.  Now Fiona actually provided me with this MONTHS ago and it was lost in the wilderness that is my email inbox, languishing, wilting for lack of attention. I'm so glad that this review has finally … Continue reading Sharing Stories – Notes from an Exhibition – GUEST

Man Booker Shortlist – Book 06 – The Luminaries – Eleanor Catton

WoodsieGirl's  Man Booker Challenge Our good friend WoodsieGirl has read all the books on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize for the last few years. This is not because she is an avid reader, with varied interests and is constantly on the lookout for new great fiction. She does this purely to mock my inability … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist – Book 06 – The Luminaries – Eleanor Catton

Man Booker Shortlist – Book 05 – The Lowland – Jhumpa Lahiri

WoodsieGirl's  Man Booker Challenge Our good friend WoodsieGirl has read all the books on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize for the last few years. This is not because she is an avid reader, with varied interests and is constantly on the lookout for new great fiction. She does this purely to mock my inability … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist – Book 05 – The Lowland – Jhumpa Lahiri

Man Booker Shortlist – Book 04 – We need new names – NoViolet Bulawayo

WoodsieGirl's  Man Booker Challenge Our good friend WoodsieGirl has read all the books on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize for the last few years. This is not because she is an avid reader, with varied interests and is constantly on the lookout for new great fiction. She does this purely to mock my inability … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist – Book 04 – We need new names – NoViolet Bulawayo

Man Booker Shortlist – Book 03 – A Tale for the Time Being – Ruth Ozeki

WoodsieGirl's  Man Booker Challenge Our good friend WoodsieGirl has read all the books on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize for the last few years. This is not because she is an avid reader, with varied interests and is constantly on the lookout for new great fiction. She does this purely to mock my inability … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist – Book 03 – A Tale for the Time Being – Ruth Ozeki

Man Booker Shortlist Book 02 – Harvest – Jim Crace

WoodsieGirl's  Man Booker Challenge Our good friend WoodsieGirl has read all the books on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize for the last few years. This is not because she is an avid reader, with varied interests and is constantly on the lookout for new great fiction. She does this purely to mock my inability … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 02 – Harvest – Jim Crace

Enid Blyton Challenge Book 08 – The Boy Next Door

One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Can't wait to read each review as they come! Huge thanks - as always - to Helen...though now I think on it...missing out on all these wonderful stories... Clearly we need each other!   Helen's Enid Blyton … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 08 – The Boy Next Door