When poor James Henry Trotter loses his parents in a horrible rhinoceros accident, he is forced to live with his two wicked aunts, Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker. After three years he becomes "the saddest and loneliest boy you could find". Then one day, a wizened old man in a dark-green suit gives James a … Continue reading James and the Giant Peach at the West Yorkshire Playhouse
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Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project Chat
Leeds Book Club has been participating in the Arts and Minds Network's ongoing project on raising awareness of mental health issues. We met up this week to discuss the latest book in our series! Venue: Crowd of FavoursDate: 15th July 2014Time: 6pm ***** SPOILERS ***** ***** SPOILERS ***** ***** SPOILERS ***** BLURB (from Amazon) 'I'm not … Continue reading Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project Chat
Listening along to Dark Briggate Blues
LBC's pet author Chris Nickson has just released Dark Briggate Blues - the first in the Dan Markham series (at least I hope that it's the first; I'm only on chapter 10 and I'm hooked!). A jazz inspired noir, this book in set in the 1960's and has a fantastic soundtrack. Check it out on Spotify … Continue reading Listening along to Dark Briggate Blues
The Story of the Other Wise Man – Henry Van Dyke
Originally posted in 1895, this beautiful story has become part of our Christmas lore. The links lead to a HTML version of the story by Project Gutenberg. The Story of the Other Wise Man Henry Van Dyke Who seeks for heaven alone to save his soul, May keep the path, but will not reach … Continue reading The Story of the Other Wise Man – Henry Van Dyke
Please note – re calendars
The Calendar and Book Clubs at a Glance pages will both be taken down for a few days. We're working on making it easier to see what's on and where! In the mean time, our first book club of the New Year will be: Where: White Swan When: 11th of January at 6:30pm Discussing: … Continue reading Please note – re calendars
Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 05
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WC - 08th of Dec 2014 - ACT 05 Scene 01 - The Plains of Philippi Scene 02 - The field of Battle Scene 03 - Another part of the Field Scene 04 - Another part of the Field Scene 05 - Another part of the Field (it's … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 05
Andrea Gibson – How It Ends
On each occasion that this poem is receited; it has a unique opening. Ms Gibson uses the actual time period elapsed; a device which provides context for the experience and connects with the audience anew. I particularly like it because it pushes the event further and further back without reducing the emotional impact. The song … Continue reading Andrea Gibson – How It Ends
The Poetry of Jill Scott
Jill Scott Actor, Musician and poet. (I don't agree with all of her stances and statements but love her poetry) Haiki #2 It was a loud cry When I was brought to this world Been loud ever since When the women gather Ever watch the women? How they laugh? bend from the waist Like … Continue reading The Poetry of Jill Scott
Chris Nickson Exclusive Short Story – Christmas 1890
Once again, Chris Nickson has kindly provided us with a special Christmas treat - a short story featuring Annabelle Harper (nee Atkinson) - instantly recognisable to fans of his Inspector Tom Harper series! LBC would like to thank Chris for this short story and for his extraordinary kindness and friendship over the last few years! … Continue reading Chris Nickson Exclusive Short Story – Christmas 1890
On the Edge of Darkness – GUEST
LBC regular reviewer Michelle has been reading again... Thanks again Michelle! ON THE EDGE OF DARKNESS BARBARA ERSKINE BLURB (AMAZON) A compelling story of a woman trapped in the wrong time, and a powerful, deadly curse that haunts three generations without mercy... Adam Craig is fourteen when, near an isolated Celtic stone in the wild … Continue reading On the Edge of Darkness – GUEST
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