LeedsBookClub are delighted to be joined by Ruth F Long - author of Tales of the Holtlands, The Scroll Thief and - her most recent novel - The Treachery of Beautiful Things for our most recent podcast. Ruth and I were chatting over skype and though it sounded fine at the time, our conversation … Continue reading Podcast Interview with Ruth F Long
LBC Exclusive
Interview with James Schwartz!
LBC is joined by James Schwartz - @QueerAsPoetry - author of Growing up Gay and Amish in America and poet for a chat about everything but the kitchen sink! ***LANGUAGE WARNING *** - We're actually very restrained. For us. So... the usual warning applies! ***SPOILERS WARNING *** - Not so spoiler-tastic, just our thoughts … Continue reading Interview with James Schwartz!
Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast
Chris Nickson's 2nd Interview Podcast Chris joined us recently to cordially invite us to his upcoming book launch (see details below!) We chatted about his Richard Nottingham series; upcoming projects, storytelling; book launches and our enduring love for the ever changing landscape of Leeds! [mobile https://podcastmachine.com/podcasts/8365/episodes/73196/media_files/172501/download/3/file_128kb.mp3] 02 - Chris Nickson - Interview about Come the Fear book … Continue reading Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast
It’s all about Roald Dahl
World Book Night 2012 – Podcast!
Where LeedsBookClub and BookElfLeeds take a closer look at the World Book Night book choices. We sing, we dance, we have a giggle! And might highlight a few World Book Night options In Leeds for you tomorrow night! ***LANGUAGE WARNING *** - We're actually very restrained. For us. So... the usual warning applies! … Continue reading World Book Night 2012 – Podcast!
Coffee and cake with Mary Shelley (An interview with Kristin Atherton)
Daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft. Lover of Shelley. Author of Frankenstein... From the WY Playhouse website For a woman who achieved so much during her lifetime; it seems almost sacrilegious that Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is usually referred to only as she relates to other people. Her mother; one of the pioneers of the feminist movement. Her father; a distinguished … Continue reading Coffee and cake with Mary Shelley (An interview with Kristin Atherton)
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Works by Mary Shelley In honour of the upcoming West Yorkshire Playhouse production on Mary Shelley (more details soon!), I'd like to pass on some invaluable links! While not all of this incomparable author's works are available online (for free!) I've found the following for your reading pleasure! Novels: Frankenstein; Or, The Modern … Continue reading Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Chris-tmas Surprise!
*****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** Our good friend Chris Nickson (music journalist, author and Leeds Book Club podcast buddy) has very kindly sent us this complete short story - an exclusive for our readers. The story features our favourite Leeds based Constable - Richard Nottingham - during a cold December morning. December As always, we would like to thank … Continue reading Chris-tmas Surprise!
The Hunger Games Podcast – Book 1
Please find attached the latest LeedsBookClub podcast!! Joined by twitter biuddy J, we take a more detailed look at the first book of the trilogy that's had me raving about it for...well... it must be weeks now! Expect major spoilers for the book and a quick natter about the upcoming film too!! ***LANGUAGE WARNING *** … Continue reading The Hunger Games Podcast – Book 1
Podcast Interview with Lucinda Hawksley!!!
* * *PODCAST* * * Lucinda Hawksley - travel author, art historian and tweeter - was kind enough to have a bit of a chat with me for your listening pleasure! As I've just finished Lizzie Siddal - the tragedy of a Pre-Raphaelite Supermodel, we had a good natter about that. We also chatted about … Continue reading Podcast Interview with Lucinda Hawksley!!!
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