Interview with Peter Bullimore – Podcast

Leeds Book Club is delighted to have the chance to chat with Peter Bullimore.   Peter was the Guest Speaker at the Sharking Stories launch at Leeds Central Library last month. Peter represented the Hearing Voices Network, and spoke eloquently, honesty and humorously about his experiences. Peter had been a successful business and family man … Continue reading Interview with Peter Bullimore – Podcast

Tan Twan Eng Q&A

Tan Twan Eng was my 'discovery of the year' for 2012, after reading both his first novel, The Gift of Rain, longlisted for the Booker in 2007 and his second The Garden of Evening Mists, shortlisted last year, in December. Both long, but worth while reads I love his lyrical writing and tightly woven plots. … Continue reading Tan Twan Eng Q&A

Podcast Interview with Ruth F Long

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

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

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