As always we have a list of books that were not selected, so if you're looking for some suggestions, have a look here! These are un-selected book from a few different book clubs that got mixed up in my bag! HOTEL HONOLULU - Paul Theroux x2 EXCELLENT WOMAN - Barbara Pym SMALL GODS - Terry Pratchett … Continue reading Books ‘un’ picked
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LBC 3 Reads – Book 10 – The Return of the Soldier
#LBC3Reads Cafe 164 Date: 21st of February 2015 REA 16th of May 2015 Time: 11am - 1pm Address: Unit 2 Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG DISCUSSED - THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER REBECCA WEST BLURB The soldier returns from the front to the three women who love him. His wife, Kitty, with her cold, moonlight beauty … Continue reading LBC 3 Reads – Book 10 – The Return of the Soldier
From the Vaults – The Magician’s Guild Review
A mate of mine dropped me an email last week letting me know that I had sent her reviews of the Black Magicians's Trilogy way back in 2009. These reviews actually predate the book club (I think) and will be posted under the email receipt date in a few weeks. Despite every impulse within me, I won't … Continue reading From the Vaults – The Magician’s Guild Review
LBC 3 Reads – Book 11 – Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
#LBC3Reads Cafe 164 Date: 16th of May 2015 Time: 11am - 1pm Address: Unit 2 Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG DISCUSSED - GIOVANNI'S ROOM JAMES BALDWIN BLURB When David meets the sensual Giovanni in a bohemian bar, he is swept into a passionate love affair. But his girlfriend's return to Paris destroys … Continue reading LBC 3 Reads – Book 11 – Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
LBC White Swan – Good Omens Write Up
LBC White Swan Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 12th of July 2015 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: GOOD OMENS TERRY PRATCHETT AND NEIL GAIMAN The BLURB (Amazon) “Armageddon only happens once, you know. They don’t let you go around again until you get it right.” According to the Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, … Continue reading LBC White Swan – Good Omens Write Up
Un-Picked books from LBC White Swan
As always we have a list left over, so if you're looking for some suggestions, have a look here! THE SECRET TO NOT DROWNING - Colette Snowden THE MAN FROM PRIMROSE LANE - James Renner HALF A KING - Jow Abercrombie THE PINES - Blake Crouch A CHANGE OF CLIMATE - Hilary Mantel THE THREE - … Continue reading Un-Picked books from LBC White Swan
LBC Medusa – The Girl on the Train – Write Up
LBC Medusa Date: Wednesday 8th of July 2015 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN PAULA HAWKINS * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * … Continue reading LBC Medusa – The Girl on the Train – Write Up
LBC Medusa – Books ‘un’ picked
As always we have a list of books that were not selected, so if you're looking for some suggestions, have a look here! DON'T CRY TAI LAKE - Qiu Xiadong GO SEE THE WATCHMAN - Harper Lee x2 THE LONG EARTH - Terry Pratchett THING OF BEAUTY - Lisa Samson IF ON A WINTER'S NIGHT A … Continue reading LBC Medusa – Books ‘un’ picked
Happy Bloomsday!
Happy Bloomsday everyone! James Joyce is one of Ireland's most beloved authors. His most celebrated novel is the mammoth and epic Ulysses. The novel charts the life of protagonist Leopold Bloom for one day - the 16th of June 1904. It takes place across one day and was based on The Odyssey by Homer. The … Continue reading Happy Bloomsday!
The Leeds Big Bookend Premiere of Drink with a Chimp and Festival Launch Party
The Leeds Big Bookend Premiere of Drink with a Chimp and Festival Launch Party, Thursday 4th June 2015 Join us from 2nd-10th June as we map Leeds.www.bigbookend.co.uk Have you ever made a monkey of yourself? A new play from Common Chorus Common Chorus’ Drink With a Chimp is a new play about one woman’s struggle with addiction and her journey to recovery. … Continue reading The Leeds Big Bookend Premiere of Drink with a Chimp and Festival Launch Party
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