THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED however, don't be disheartened, tickets for the event only cost six quid! xxx Very exciting.... we've managed to score a couple of free tickets to Morley Lit Fest Mills and Boon event on Saturday night!This celebration of the romance genre (which you know I just lurve) is at a 1950s … Continue reading Free Tickets to Lurve @ Morley Lit Fest
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Rating System
So, I've been asked to suggest a sort of basic breakdown for the scoring system. This is MUCH harder for me than it should be, primarily because there are actually two criteria that are equally important to us as a club: 1) whether it is well written, structured and articulated 2) whether the plot grips, … Continue reading Rating System
The Chester Beatty Library
In the heart of Dublin, situated in the gardens of Dublin Castle, a treat for all book lovers awaits. A library, rare book collection, museum and art gallery in one; this much lauded library offers treasures from all around the world for free. (Though the signposting is a bit feeble and you need to know … Continue reading The Chester Beatty Library
The Winner of our Caption Contest is…
Dane Cross - with his hilarious entry below!! "One more outburst like that, and so help me God I will break out the hoover." Well done!! That two tickets to the Hyde Park Picture House - when it suits you, to see what you fancy!!!
British Library goes Google!
Google (specifically Google Books) has been joining forces with libraries around the world to digitise documents from the past, then making them available to the internet trawling public free of charge! At the moment, approximately 40 libraries have agreed to take part. While that's exciting in and of itself - I'm particularly thrilled to hear about the most recently announced member of … Continue reading British Library goes Google!
To skim or not to skim…
Skim Reading - as defined by wikipedia. It might not be the most accurate 'pedia on the web, but it's most people's first port of call. Skimming is a process of speed reading that involves visually searching the sentences of a page for clues to meaning. For some people, this comes naturally, and usually may … Continue reading To skim or not to skim…
Hyde Park Picture House – they’re book lovers too! Also – COMPETITION!!
There is nothing better than finding like minded people from all around the world on twitter. Except, of course, finding like minded people based LOCALLY on twitter. And if they happen to be people or groups that I already admire and like - all the better!!! The ever inviting Hyde Park Picture House Discovering that … Continue reading Hyde Park Picture House – they’re book lovers too! Also – COMPETITION!!
Music To Read Books By
On those rare occasions when I have an evening set aside to just immerse myself in a good book, I find myself choosing particular music to accompany me. Often the album du jour just won't do. Certain albums do more than just 'set the mood', they sort of blend with the book involved, often with … Continue reading Music To Read Books By
E-Books, Free books and audiobooks. Oh My!
(Last week, a friend of mine confessed that she had no idea where to find a good selection for her eReader. I've done a little digging and these are my favourites) So, you betrayed your principles, the printed page and all that is good in the world and acquired an eReader.* You've tinkered with the settings, … Continue reading E-Books, Free books and audiobooks. Oh My!
"Never a lender, nor a borrower be…"
Well no disrespect to Lord Polonius, or to Shakespeare, but some of the best books I've ever read were loaners! Soooo, I just lent a dude I work with my copy of Northern Lights, the first in the 'His Dark Materials' series, by Philip Pullman. And I'm stressing. I really, really, really want him to … Continue reading "Never a lender, nor a borrower be…"
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