Lainibop Challenge Book 25 – Cloud Atlas

READ! TO GO! 25 105 The LainiBop Challenge   CLOUD ATLAS DAVID MITCHELL   * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * BLURB Mitchell's virtuosic novel presents six narratives that evoke an array of genres, from Melvillean high-seas drama to California noir and dystopian … Continue reading Lainibop Challenge Book 25 – Cloud Atlas

James Schwartz Choice

Poetry Challenge 2013 Here at Leeds Book Club, we're always looking for new poems and poets...well I say we...me mostly.  This year, we've invited our friends from the blog and tweet sphere to share their favourite poems.  Hope that you enjoy these! http://literaryparty.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @queeraspoetry The Window of the Tobacco Shop - C.P. Cavafy http://soundcloud.com/queeraspoetry/the-window-of-the-tobacco-shopContinue reading James Schwartz Choice

LBCGiraffe – Book 06 – Logan’s Run – Write Up – Guest

#LBCGiraffe   Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date:  Tuesday 20th of April 2013 Time:  6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500     LOGAN'S RUN WILLIAM F. NOLAN AND GEORGE CLAYTON JOHNSON   * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * … Continue reading LBCGiraffe – Book 06 – Logan’s Run – Write Up – Guest

LBC is proud to announce…LBC Outlaws!

After her very successful week as Person of Leeds, Sharon (@Pixlz) got in touch about starting a crime based book club. At first I was a little unsure about a book club I wouldn't actually be obliged to attend but the moment I met her, I knew that the book club was mighty and inevitable! … Continue reading LBC is proud to announce…LBC Outlaws!

Sharing Stories – Let’s Meet!

Leeds Book Club will be participating in the Arts and Minds Network's new project on raising awareness of mental health issues.    Tom (@ArtsMindsLeeds) and I were geeking out about the Mental Health Reading Challenge - because *that's* how cool we are - and thought that it would be a great idea to get our various … Continue reading Sharing Stories – Let’s Meet!

Interview with Mark Catley

Leeds Book Club is thrilled to be joined by Mark Catley - a scriptwriter for TV (such as Casualty, Eastenders and a Call the Midwife episode here and there) and the stage (Angus Thongs and Scuffer).    We discuss his upcoming production at the West Yorkshire Playhouse of Sherlock Holmes - Best Kept Secret (squee!); his … Continue reading Interview with Mark Catley

Blonde Bombshell and The Fields of Fortune Reviews – Guest

Thanks to our Guest Star Michelle for contributing the following reviews. She's becoming a regular book-reviewing wizard!   BLONDE BOMBSHELL TOM HOLT Like other Tom Holt books, you either get the humour or you don’t! Having read “May Contain Traces of Magic” by the same author, I was looking forward to another rather zany novel. … Continue reading Blonde Bombshell and The Fields of Fortune Reviews – Guest

Podcast – Transform 13

We at Leeds Book Club are delighted to welcome our friend and Very Talented Person @EmergentP Pauline Mayers onto out podcast.    Pauline is a former dancer and choreographer who is currently working at the West Yorkshire Playhouse on the Transform 13 project - specifically working on Burmantofts Stories.  Join us as we chat about upcoming projects, dance … Continue reading Podcast – Transform 13

World Book Night Prizes!

Leeds Book Club is thrilled to announce the following prizes for our World Book Night extravaganza! Waterstones have very kindly provided us with vouchers - perfect for book lovers and emerging readers alike. The Leeds branch is choka-full of enthusiastic staff members who will help you find the ideal treat! Say hi @WaterstoneLeeds Our friends at … Continue reading World Book Night Prizes!

World Book Night 2013 – Our events!

On Tuesday the 23rd of April, we are going to be celebrating World Book Night. We'd love to invite you to attend the following: Leeds Book Club (and Maths Jam) at the White Swan - City Centre FB                                                                     Leeds Inspired                                              Book swap - 7pm                                              Epic Book Based Quiz - 9pm The rather spectacular @Gazpachodragon will be hosting … Continue reading World Book Night 2013 – Our events!