Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 02

THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE   WC - 27th of Oct 2014 - ACT 02 Scene 01 - An Orchard Scene 02 - Caesar's Home Scene 03 - A Street near the Capitol Scene 04 - Same Street  There weren't any warnings on the video clip on youtube and I have a high … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 02

Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 01

THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Who's Who The Main Cast of Characters JULIUS CAESAR, Roman statesman and general OCTAVIUS, Triumvir after Caesar's death, later Augustus Caesar, first emperor of Rome MARK ANTONY, general and friend of Caesar, a Triumvir after his death LEPIDUS, third member of the Triumvirate MARCUS BRUTUS, leader of the conspiracy against … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 01

Christmas Read-a-long 2014

THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Every couple of years, the LBC-ers come together virtually to read a book over the Christmas period. This year - after a wonderful discussion of Augustus by John Williams - the LBC White Swan crew allowed me to persuade them that it was time for us to tackle … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-long 2014

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In Praise of – Children Reading

A Lament There have been many times that I have been embarrassed to be caught with a book. Like when I've wandered away at a party and became absorbed in something that I found. Or when I'd navigate school hallways eyes firmly stuck on the page, heedless of people jumping out of my way. As a … Continue reading In Praise of – Children Reading

Logo-ing Mad!

Otherwise known as Your task...should you choose to accept it... It actually all began a few years ago when the amazing Amy of Tiger Tea Illustration drew up an amazing poster for the LBC White Swan World Book Night event. It's a swan. With a book. And a HAT!!! All the awesome! I was so … Continue reading Logo-ing Mad!

Making the move

Slowly but surely over the next few weeks I'll be making the move from Blogger to WordPress! Hopefully this changes will be a breath of fresh air for LBC and will see us back in blogging mode (I say us, obviously the primary culprit here is me!). Looking forward to populating these pages with our … Continue reading Making the move

LBC Outlaws – Write up the First! – The Hound of the Baskervilles

LBC Outlaws The books that make you go ooooooooo!!!! Venue: Outlaws Yacht Club Date:  Inagural meeting on 28th of May, thereafter the last Thursday of each month Time:  6pm for a 6:30 start THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE   * * * SPOILERS * * * Our first meeting of #LBCOutlaws involved … Continue reading LBC Outlaws – Write up the First! – The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Count of Monte Cristo Free eBook and Harrogate Theatre details!

The Count of Monte Cristo  ALEXANDRE DUMAS   iTUNES                THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO KINDLE                THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO PROJECT GUTENBERG     THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO           BLURB The story of Edmund Dantes, self-styled Count … Continue reading The Count of Monte Cristo Free eBook and Harrogate Theatre details!

Huge Thanks

This year has been a roller coaster for Leeds Book Club and me personally. I'd like to take a moment to thank a few people who've gone above and beyond in their support, help and/or friendship. Naturally, I know that the moment I post this, I'll instantly think of 10 people I should have included … Continue reading Huge Thanks